DDT Is Banned in Most Countries but Is Still Widely

question 27

True/False

DDT is banned in most countries but is still widely used for malaria control.

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Definitions:

Substrate

A substance or surface on which an enzyme acts or where a chemical reaction occurs.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and chemical energy.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a high-energy molecule that stores and supplies the cell with needed energy for various functions.

Succinyl CoA

A compound in the citric acid cycle that plays a role in the synthesis of porphyrin for hemoglobin and as an intermediate in several metabolic pathways.