________ Are Hydric Soils, Forming in Beds of Former Lakes

question 121

Multiple Choice

________ are hydric soils, forming in beds of former lakes and small, poorly drained depressions.

• A) Histosols
• B) Andisols
• C) Vertisols
• D) Aridisols

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Definitions:

Aromatic Amino Acid

An amino acid containing an aromatic ring, such as phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan, important for protein structure and function.

Disulfide Linkages

Chemical bonds formed by the oxidation of two thiol groups, often important in the tertiary and quaternary structures of proteins.

Peroxyformic Acid

An organic compound that is a peroxy acid, formed by reacting formic acid with hydrogen peroxide, known for its oxidizing properties.

Cysteic Acid

An amino acid derived from the oxidation of cysteine, characterized by a sulfonic acid group (-SO3H) attached to its side chain.