Which of the Following Is an Autoimmune Disease That Affects

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an autoimmune disease that affects the joints?

• A)gouty arthritis
• B)Lyme disease
• C)arthroplasty
• D)osteoarthritis
• E)rheumatoid arthritis

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Definitions:

Hydrolysis

A chemical reaction where water is used to break down the bonds of a compound, resulting in the decomposition of that compound into its constitutive elements or simpler compounds.

Oxidation-Reduction

A chemical process involving the transfer of electrons between two substances, affecting their oxidation states and energy levels.

Reversible Reaction

A chemical reaction that can proceed in both directions, where products can revert to the original reactants under certain conditions.

Product Formation

The creation of end products in a chemical reaction, often catalyzed by enzymes in biological systems.