Which of the Following Is Properly Matched

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is properly matched?

• A) osteoblasts; bone breakdown
• B) osteocytes; initial bone formation
• C) osteoclasts; initial bone formation
• D) osteoclasts; bone breakdown
• E) osteoblasts; imprisoned in bony matrix

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Definitions:

Soluble

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, forming a solution.

Equilibrium

A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced, often used in chemical contexts to describe reactions.

Aerobic Respiration

The process by which cells use oxygen to break down glucose and produce ATP, involving the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain.

Pyruvate

An important organic acid in biochemistry, serving as an end product of glycolysis and a substrate for the citric acid cycle.