Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Once a person reaches maturity, cell division stops except to repair wounds.
• B) Cell division in an adult signifies cancer.
• C) Some specific cells throughout the body retain the ability to divide and replace themselves.
• D) Growth continues throughout the life of an adult human.
• E) All cells retain the ability to divide even after the organism reaches maturity.

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Definitions:

Catalytic Hydrogenation

A chemical reaction that involves the addition of hydrogen to a compound, typically in the presence of a catalyst.

Unsaturated Fatty Acid

Fatty acids with one or more double bonds in their hydrocarbon chain, essential in the human diet.

Adipic Acid

An industrially significant dicarboxylic acid, used primarily in the production of nylon and other polymers.

Reagent

A substance or compound added to a system to cause a chemical reaction or test if a reaction occurs.