Suppose That the Only Currency Were 3-Dollar Bills and 10-Dollar

question 4

Essay

Suppose that the only currency were 3-dollar bills and 10-dollar bills. Show that every amount greater than 17 dollars could be made from a combination of these bills.

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Definitions:

Electron Transport Phosphorylation

The process through which ATP is produced during the final stages of cellular respiration in the mitochondria, driven by the electron transport chain.

Aerobic Organisms

Living beings that require oxygen to survive and to carry out cellular respiration.

Final Electron Acceptor

A molecule that accepts electrons at the end of an electron transport chain, facilitating the conservation of energy in the form of ATP.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.