The Factor Most Responsible for the Growth of the Colonial

question 11

Multiple Choice

The factor most responsible for the growth of the colonial population between 1700 and 1770 was ________.

• A) natural reproduction
• B) the great wave of immigration during that period
• C) the program of forced migration instituted by the monarchy
• D) the dramatic upsurge in the importation of slaves
• E) the intermarriage between settlers and Native Americans

---

Definitions:

Pyruvate

A key intermediate in several metabolic pathways, including glycolysis, linking the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Lactate

A compound produced during the breakdown of glucose in the absence of sufficient oxygen, often associated with muscle fatigue and exercise.

Phosphate

A chemical compound containing the phosphate ion, PO4^3-, involved in many biological processes including energy transfer.

Kinetic Energy

Energy associated with motion.