Given the Nested If-Else Structure Below, Answer Questions Below

question 6

Multiple Choice

Given the nested if-else structure below, answer questions below.
if (a > 0)
if (b < 0)
x = x + 5;
else
if (a > 5)
x = x + 4;
else
x = x + 3;
else
x = x + 2;
-If x is currently 0, a = 5 and b = 5, what will x become after the above statement is executed?

• A) 0
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4
• E) 5

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Definitions:

ATP To ADP

The process by which adenosine triphosphate (ATP) releases a phosphate group to become adenosine diphosphate (ADP), releasing energy for cellular activities.

Equilibrium Point

A condition or state where all competing influences are balanced, often referred to in physical and economic models.

Competitive Inhibition

Binding of a substance (the competitive inhibitor) to the active site of an enzyme, thus lowering the rate of the reaction catalyzed by the enzyme. Compare with noncompetitive inhibition.

Allosteric Site

A site on an enzyme other than the active site, where binding of a molecule can change the enzyme's activity, often regulating its function.