Newt Has a Mental Age of 10

question 45

Multiple Choice

Newt has a mental age of 10. That means Newt:

• A) is 10 years old.
• B) has an IQ of 100.
• C) is a genius.
• D) passed test problems that an average 10-year-old would pass.

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Definitions:

Glycolysis

A series of reactions that break down glucose to produce energy in the form of ATP, taking place in the cytoplasm of cells.

Electron-Transport Chain

A series of electron carriers located in the mitochondrial membrane, involved in the production of ATP through the process of oxidative phosphorylation.

Hydrogen Ions

Positively charged ions (H+) that play essential roles in the chemistry of water, pH balance, and metabolic processes.

Inner Mitochondrial Compartment

The matrix within mitochondria where critical reactions in cellular respiration, including the Krebs cycle, take place.