All the Following Are TRUE About Older People and the Environment

question 29

Multiple Choice

All the following are TRUE about older people and the environment, EXCEPT

• A) environmental factors can be a special concern for elderly people with diabetes.
• B) even brief exposure to pollution can cause hospitalization for older people with breathing-related conditions.
• C) environmental conditions that are difficult for young people can be especially tough on the elderly.
• D) indoor air quality isn't a concern for older people.

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Definitions:

Cofactors

Non-protein chemical compounds or metallic ions that are required for an enzyme's activity as a catalyst.

Endergonic Reactions

Chemical reactions that require an input of energy to proceed and are characterized by a positive change in free energy.

Transition State

A high-energy state during a chemical reaction where reactants are converted into products, representing the point of maximum energy during the reaction.

Substrates

A substance or layer that underlies something, or on which some process occurs, in various scientific fields, it often refers to the base on which an organism grows or the substance enzymes act upon.