A Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS)attack Involves Hundreds of Computers Working Together

question 98

True/False

A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS)attack involves hundreds of computers working together to bombard a Web site with thousands of requests for information in a short period.

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Phosphorylate

The process of introducing a phosphate group into an organic molecule, often to activate or deactivate proteins and enzymes in cells.

ADP

Short for Adenosine Diphosphate, it is a nucleotide involved in energy transfer within cells.

Nutrients

Essential substances that organisms must obtain from their diet to maintain healthy growth and bodily functions.

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Substances with a specific molecular composition used in or produced by chemical processes.