Which of the Following Refers to a Measurement of the Number

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to a measurement of the number of instructions that a CPU can process per second?

• A)Run time
• B)Clock speed
• C)RAM capacity
• D)Hard disk space

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Definitions:

Lysosomes

Organelles in cells containing enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.

Intracellular Support

Structural elements within a cell that maintain its shape, offer mechanical support, and facilitate movement, encompassing components like the cytoskeleton.

Nonfunctional Organelles

Nonfunctional organelles are components within a cell that are no longer able to carry out their intended function, often leading to cellular dysfunction or programmed cell death (apoptosis).

Glycolysis

The metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose to pyruvate, releasing energy and forming ATP, occurring in the cytoplasm of cells.