The Ptolemies Created the Composite God _______, a Combination of the Greek

question 12

Multiple Choice

The Ptolemies created the composite god _______, a combination of the Greek Zeus and the Egyptian Osiris.

• A)Cyrene
• B)Hendiadys
• C)Serapis
• D)Antiochus

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Definitions:

Zooxanthellae

Endosymbiotic, photosynthetic dinoflagellates found in certain marine invertebrates; their mutualistic relationship with corals enhances the corals’ reef-building ability.

Peptidoglycan

A polymer consisting of sugars and amino acids that forms a mesh-like layer outside the plasma membrane of most bacteria, providing structural strength.

Chitin

A nitrogen-containing structural polysaccharide that forms the exoskeleton of insects and the cell walls of many fungi.

Cellulose

A complex carbohydrate that constitutes the primary cell wall of green plants, providing structural support.