A System That Does No Work but That Receives Heat

question 58

Multiple Choice

A system that does no work but that receives heat from the surroundings has

• A)q < 0, Δ E > 0.
• B)q > 0, Δ E < 0.
• C)q = Δ E.
• D)q = −Δ E.
• E)w = Δ E.

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Definitions:

Consanguineous Matings

Reproductive relationships between individuals who are closely related genetically, often leading to an increase in the probability of their offspring inheriting genetic disorders.

Autosomal Recessive Alleles

Alleles of a gene located on an autosome that need to be present in two copies (homozygous) in order for a trait or disorder to manifest.

Genetic Screening

A systematic search through a population for individuals with a genotype or karyotype that might cause a serious genetic disease in them or their offspring.

Newborns

Very young babies, often defined as being within the first hours to several weeks of life.