Sanitary Landfills Are Primarily Used to Dispose of

question 64

Multiple Choice

Sanitary landfills are primarily used to dispose of

• A)radioactive waste.
• B)solid waste.
• C)sewage.
• D)recyclables.

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Definitions:

Aerobic Respiration

Breakdown of glucose in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and approximately 38 ATPs; includes glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and the electron-transport chain.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells for metabolism.

Nutrient Molecules

Essential compounds absorbed by the body to provide energy, support growth, and maintain and repair body tissues.

Energy Production

The biological processes by which cells convert nutrients into usable energy, primarily through respiration and metabolism.