Reductive Dechlorination Is a Process in Which

question 12

Multiple Choice

Reductive dechlorination is a process in which

• A) the number of chlorine atoms present is reduced by oxygenase enzymes.
• B) chlorinated organics are used as terminal electron acceptors in anaerobic respiration.
• C) carbon dioxide is the final end product.
• D) xenobiotics are cometabolized with other reductive reactions.

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Definitions:

Sound

Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

Volley Principle

A theory explaining how auditory neurons work together to convert high-frequency sound waves into electrical signals by firing in rapid succession.

Frequency Theory

A theory regarding how sounds are perceived, suggesting that the frequency of an auditory stimulus is directly related to the frequency of neural impulses sent to the brain.

Neurons

The fundamental units of the brain and nervous system, responsible for receiving sensory input, sending motor commands to muscles, and processing and transmitting neural impulses throughout the body.