Use the Discriminant to Determine the Number of X-Intercepts of the Graph

question 30

Multiple Choice

Use the discriminant to determine the number of x-intercepts of the graph:

• A) None
• B) Two
• C) One

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Definitions:

Cristae

The inner folds of the mitochondrial membrane, which increase the surface area for ATP production during cellular respiration.

Mitochondria

Cellular structures responsible for producing the majority of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the cell's primary source of chemical energy.

Peroxisomes

Small organelles found in virtually all eukaryotic cells, involved in the catabolism of very long chain fatty acids, amino acids, and the detoxification of hydrogen peroxide.

Detoxification Activities

Biological processes by which the body breaks down and eliminates toxins and harmful substances, often involving the liver.