Heat Measurement Is Being Discussed

question 54

Multiple Choice

Heat measurement is being discussed . Technician A says a BTU is the amount of heat it takes to raise the temperature of one gram of water one degree Fahrenheit. Technician B say a calorie is the amount of heat it takes to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Celsius. Who is correct?

• A)A only
• B)B only
• C)both A and B
• D)neither A nor B

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Definitions:

Alleles

Different versions of a gene that exist at the same locus on homologous chromosomes, contributing to genetic variation.

Infant Survival

The survival of a baby from birth to a specific age, often influenced by factors such as healthcare, nutrition, and social conditions.

Natural Selection

A process in which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, leading to evolutionary changes in the species.

Directed Genetic Change

Intentional alteration of the genetic makeup of an organism to achieve desired traits, often through genetic engineering or selective breeding.