Transition Devices Are Important Because They ________

question 4

Multiple Choice

Transition devices are important because they ________.

• A) indicate how the content of sentences and paragraphs relates to the material that has come before
• B) create more complexity, allowing you to string seemingly unrelated ideas together
• C) make the paragraph more structured and therefore more accessible
• D) help make your sentences shorter and therefore less wordy

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Definitions:

Amino Group

A functional group consisting of a nitrogen atom attached by single bonds to hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups, or aryl groups.

Amino Acid

Organic compounds containing an amine group, a carboxylic acid group, and a side chain that varies between different amino acids, key building blocks of proteins.

Aspartic Acid

One of the 20 common amino acids in proteins, with a carboxylate side chain, making it acidic and polar.

Succinic Acid

A dicarboxylic acid with the chemical formula C4H6O4, used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, food additives, and biodegradable polymers.