People Who Live in Areas with the Greatest Gap Between

question 21

True/False

People who live in areas with the greatest gap between the rich and the poor are much more likely to rate their own health as poor or fair than people who live in areas where income is more equitably distributed.

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Definitions:

Large Molecules

Macromolecules formed by the joining of smaller molecules, often complex structures essential for life, like proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

Hydrolysis

Water-requiring chemical reaction that breaks a molecule into smaller subunits.

Carbohydrate

Carbohydrates are a group of organic compounds including sugars, starch, and cellulose that serve as a major energy source in the diet of animals.

Energy Store

The capacity of a system to contain energy for later use, often in the form of chemical bonds, mechanical position, or heat.