Metamorphism,in Broadest Terms,involves ____________

question 41

Multiple Choice

Metamorphism,in broadest terms,involves ____________.

• A)the settling of crystals in a melt as it cools
• B)the sorting of grains by size,as is accomplished by rivers and beach waves
• C)cementation of loose grains and precipitation of new minerals into pore spaces
• D)changes in mineralogy and texture in response to heat and stress

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Definitions:

Glycolipids

Lipid molecules that contain carbohydrate groups, involved in cell recognition and signaling.

ATP Synthesis

The process by which cells produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate), involving the transfer of electrons through the electron transport chain and ATP synthase.

Kidney Tubule

A tiny tube in the kidney where urine is formed after filtration, consisting of the proximal tubule, loop of Henle, and distal tubule.

Proteases

Enzymes that catalyze the breakdown of proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids by cleaving peptide bonds.