More Than 1 Billion of the World's Population Live on Less

question 82

True/False

More than 1 billion of the world's population live on less than $1 a day but a meal for two at a good restaurant in a major wealthy city can easily top $100.

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Definitions:

Membrane Channel Protein

Proteins that allow the passage of ions and molecules across cell membranes.

Phospholipid Bilayer

A critical component of all cell membranes, consisting of two layers of phospholipids which provide barriers and pathways for substances entering or exiting the cell.

Integral Protein

A type of membrane protein that is permanently attached to the biological membrane, playing critical roles in transport and signal transduction.

Chromosomes Condense

The process by which chromosomes become shorter and thicker, making them visible under a microscope, typically occurring during cell division.