At What Age Does a Child Acquire the Greatest Gains

question 167

Multiple Choice

At what age does a child acquire the greatest gains in visual acuity?

• A) from birth to 6 months of age
• B) from 1 to 2 months of age
• C) from 9 to 12 months of age
• D) NOT until late childhood

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Definitions:

Peroxisomes

Organelles found in virtually all eukaryotic cells that are involved in the catabolism of very long-chain fatty acids, branched-chain fatty acids, D-amino acids, polyamines, and the reduction of reactive oxygen species - specifically hydrogen peroxide.

Fatty Acids

Long hydrocarbon chains that are found in fats, oils, and waxes, serving as a major source of energy and essential components of cell membranes.

Germinating Seeds

The process by which a seed begins to grow and put out shoots after a period of dormancy.

Endoplasmic Reticulum

A network of membranous tubules within the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells, involved in protein and lipid synthesis, and calcium storage.