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Marriage in Various Forms Occurs All Over the World

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Marriage in various forms occurs all over the world. In the United States, we typically practice kindred exogamy. What is kindred exogamy and what are two examples of marriages that would violate its rules? How does exogamy generally differ from endogamy? Is endogamy officially or unofficially practiced in the United States? What are two examples of unofficial or implicit endogamy that may occur in a group of people? What are some benefits and drawbacks of exogamy and endogamy?


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Cellular Respiration

The metabolic process by which cells produce energy, typically in the form of ATP, by oxidizing organic compounds, primarily glucose, using oxygen.

Electron Transport Chain

A sequence of electron carriers in the mitochondria that transfers electrons from donors to acceptors, releasing energy used to produce ATP.

NADH

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (reduced form), a coenzyme involved in the electron transport chain, crucial for ATP production in cells.

FADH2

FADH2 is a reduced form of flavin adenine dinucleotide, a coenzyme involved in redox reactions within the cell.

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