According to the Critical Thinking Box, "The Effects of Child

question 149

Multiple Choice

According to the Critical Thinking box, "The Effects of Child Care on Attachment and Development," the majority of children under the age of 5 in the United States are in some type of child care. On average, how much time per week do they spend in child care?

• A)52 hours
• B)36 hours
• C)26 hours
• D)12 hours

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Definitions:

Electron Transport System

A series of complexes that transfer electrons through a membrane within mitochondria or chloroplasts to generate a gradient for ATP production.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that provides energy for many processes in living cells by being converted to ADP (adenosine diphosphate).

NADPH

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate, a coenzyme involved in anabolic reactions, such as lipid and nucleic acid synthesis, acting as a reducing agent.

Autotrophs

Organisms capable of producing their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, utilizing sunlight or chemical reactions.