According to the Law of Conservation of Matter, Which of the Following

question 37

Multiple Choice

According to the law of conservation of matter, which of the following may NEVER occur as a result of a chemical reaction?

• A)creation of new chemical species.
• B)reaction of starting materials.
• C)rearranged to form new substances.
• D)reduction in total mass.

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Definitions:

Fraternal Twins

Twins that develop from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm, genetically similar as siblings but not identical.

Prenatal Influences

Factors occurring before birth that can affect the development, health, and behavior of the individual, including genetic and environmental influences.

Identical Twins

Twins who develop from a single fertilized egg that splits in two, leading to two genetically identical organisms.

Heredity

Heredity refers to the transmission of traits and characteristics from parents to their offspring through the process of genetic inheritance.