What Type of Information About the Ocean Are Satellites Most

question 45

Multiple Choice

What type of information about the ocean are satellites most likely to provide to scientists?

• A) amount of phytoplankton and dissolved organic matter
• B) pH of the ocean in different locations
• C) sea floor bathymetry
• D) sea floor sedimentation rate

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Definitions:

Specific Antigen

A unique molecule or part of a molecule that triggers an immune response, being recognized by specific antibodies.

Immunoglobulin

Any of a class of proteins present in the serum and cells of the immune system, which function as antibodies.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer membrane surrounding a cell that controls the passage of substances in and out, maintaining the cell's internal environment.

Lysozyme

Antibacterial enzyme in body secretions such as saliva and mucus.