The ______ Interprets and Carries Out the Basic Instructions That

question 52

Multiple Choice

The ______ interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer.

• A) motherboard
• B) processor
• C) transistor
• D) circuit board

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Definitions:

Lactate

A compound produced during anaerobic metabolism, commonly known as lactic acid when found in the body.

Preparatory Reaction

A phase in cellular respiration occurring in the mitochondria where pyruvate from glycolysis is converted into acetyl-CoA, preparing it for the citric acid cycle.

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for respiration in many living organisms and for combustion.

Fermentation

A metabolic process that converts sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol in the absence of oxygen.