Even Though the United States Makes Up 5% of the World's

question 12

Multiple Choice

Even though the United States makes up 5% of the world's population, how much of the world's energy resources does it consume?

• A)10%
• B)20%
• C)25%
• D)50%

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Definitions:

Amino Acid

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins and are characterized by having a carboxyl and an amino group.

DNA Mutation

A change in the DNA sequence within a gene or chromosome of an organism that can lead to variations in phenotype.

Altered Protein

A protein that has undergone changes in its structure due to mutations, modifications, or environmental conditions, potentially affecting its function.

Replication

The process by which DNA makes a copy of itself during cell division.