Which of These Items Is Not in Some Way Reduced

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of these items is not in some way reduced by the use of catalytic converters in the combustion of gasoline?

• A)CO₂
• B)photochemical smog
• C)CO
• D)NO
• E)partially burned hydrocarbons

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Definitions:

Miscarriage

The spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the fetus is able to survive outside the uterus, typically before 20 weeks of gestation.

Stillbirth

The birth of a dead fetus.

Folic Acid

A B-vitamin essential for cell growth and development, often recommended during pregnancy to prevent birth defects.

Neural Tube Defects

Birth defects of the brain, spine, or spinal cord occurring in the early stages of pregnancy due to incomplete development of the neural tube.