What Property of Plastic Enables It to Accumulate in Ocean

question 32

Multiple Choice

What property of plastic enables it to accumulate in ocean gyres?

• A) It releases toxins as it decays.
• B) It absorbs carbon dioxide before photosynthetic organisms can get any.
• C) It blocks sunlight from penetrating into the ocean.
• D) It isn't biodegradable.

Analyze the shift in the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve during exercise.

Describe the mechanisms of oxygen and carbon dioxide transport in blood.

Understand the biochemical processes involved in gas exchange in the lungs.

Identify the chemical forms in which oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported in the blood.

---

Definitions:

Hepatitis A

A highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus, typically transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food or water.

Incubation Period

The time between exposure to an infectious agent and the onset of symptoms.

Parenteral Route

A way of administering medications bypassing the digestive system, such as through intravenous or intramuscular injection.

Cleft Lip

A birth defect characterized by a split or opening in the upper lip that can extend into the nose, which can affect speech, eating, and is often treatable with surgery.