Central Banks

question 21

Multiple Choice

Central banks:

• A) exist in almost every major nation.
• B) are common only in industrialized nations.
• C) do not play a major role in the money creation process.
• D) became less useful after the Great Depression proved their ability to fail.

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Definitions:

Anaerobic Respiration

Breakdown of glucose in the absence of oxygen to produce lactic acid and two ATPs; consists of glycolysis and the reduction of pyruvic acid to lactic acid.

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.