Identify the Conic by Writing the Equation in Standard Form

question 120

Multiple Choice

Identify the conic by writing the equation in standard form.

• A) ; ellipse
• B) ; ellipse
• C) ; ellipse
• D) ; ellipse
• E) ; circle

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Definitions:

Nucleotide

The basic building block of nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, comprised of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

Phosphate Group

A functional group or radical comprising one phosphorus atom connected to four oxygen atoms, often involved in energy transfer in biological systems.

Five-Carbon Sugar

A type of sugar molecule that contains five carbon atoms, examples include ribose and deoxyribose, important in RNA and DNA structures.

Plasmids

Small, circular, double-stranded DNA molecules found in bacteria and some yeasts, separate from chromosomal DNA and often carry genes beneficial for survival.