The Second Leading Cause of Death of Children Between the Ages

question 29

Multiple Choice

The second leading cause of death of children between the ages of 5 and 14 years is​

• A) ​accidents.
• B) ​suicide.
• C) ​cardiovascular disease.
• D) ​cancer.

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Definitions:

Photolysis

The photochemical splitting of water in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis; a specific enzyme is needed to catalyze this reaction.

Noncyclic Electron Transport

A pathway of photosynthesis where electrons flow linearly from water to NADP+, producing NADPH, oxygen, and ATP.

Oxygen Source

A substance or process that releases oxygen as a result of a chemical reaction or biological process.

NADPH

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate, a coenzyme involved in anabolic reactions, such as lipid and nucleic acid synthesis, and the antioxidant defense system.