During Adolescence, the Physical Activity Levels of Males Continue to Increase

question 81

Multiple Choice

During adolescence, the physical activity levels of males continue to increase, while those of females tend to level off, or even decline. This is most likely due to the

• A) degeneration of muscle tissue in females.
• B) traditional gender-role socialization of females in our culture that discourages physical activity (especially in athletics).
• C) hormonal changes across the period of adolescence.
• D) secular trend.

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Definitions:

(-)-Lactic Acid

An enantiomer of lactic acid that is often associated with the sour taste of fermented foods.

Meso Compound

A molecule with multiple chiral centers that is superimposable on its mirror image due to an internal plane of symmetry.

Stereochemical Relationship

Stereochemical relationship refers to the spatial orientation and arrangement of atoms or groups within molecules, determining their stereochemistry.

Diastereomers

Stereoisomers that are not mirror images of each other, having two or more stereocenters.