Primates Are Characterized By

question 64

Multiple Choice

Primates are characterized by:

• A)long life spans
• B)long gestations
• C)long childhoods
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Pyruvates

The ionized form of pyruvic acid, a key intermediate in several metabolic pathways, including glycolysis.

Acetyl CoA

A molecule that plays a key role in metabolism, serving as a substrate for the Krebs cycle and fatty acid synthesis; it links glycolysis and pyruvate oxidation with the citric acid cycle.

Phosphorylation Reactions

Chemical reactions in which a phosphate group is added to a molecule, such as a protein, altering its function.

Exergonic

Describes a chemical reaction that releases energy, typically in the form of heat, to its surroundings.