Which of the Following Statements Is True of Copper

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of copper?

• A)It plays a key role in the formation of hemoglobin and collagen.
• B)It inhibits the absorption and use of iron.
• C)It enhances the activity of hormones such as insulin and glucagon.
• D)It makes bones and teeth resistant to demineralization.
• E)It regulates the production of thyroid hormones.

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Definitions:

Allopolyploidy

A form of polyploidy where the chromosomes are derived from different species, leading to hybrid organisms.

Reproductively Isolated

A state in which different species or populations cannot interbreed successfully under natural conditions, leading to the development of distinct species.

Species Diversity

A measure of the relative importance of each species within a community; represents a combination of species richness and species evenness.

Allopatric Speciation

Allopatric speciation is an evolutionary process in which biological populations become reproductively isolated and diverge into separate species due to geographical separation.