We Can Estimate the ________ of an Algorithm by Counting

question 17

Multiple Choice

We can estimate the ________ of an algorithm by counting the number of basic steps it requires to solve a problem.

• A) number of lines of code
• B) efficiency
• C) run time
• D) code quality
• E) result

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Definitions:

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide.

Mitochondria

Cellular organelles often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell, where respiration and energy production occur.

Lactate

A byproduct of anaerobic metabolism in tissues, often associated with strenuous exercise or metabolic dysregulation.

NADH

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) is the reduced form of NAD+ and plays a crucial role in energy metabolism, acting as an electron carrier in oxidative phosphorylation.