Which of the Following Biogeochemical Cycles Contain a Mineral Component

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following biogeochemical cycles contain a mineral component?

• A)phosphorus
• B)carbon
• C)nitrogen
• D)oxygen
• E)water

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Definitions:

Optically Active

A substance is said to be optically active if it can rotate the plane of polarization of polarized light, a property often associated with the presence of chiral molecules.

Chiral

Describes a molecule or ion that cannot be superimposed on its mirror image, often resulting in two forms (enantiomers) with different properties.

Enantiomer

One of two stereoisomers that are mirror images of each other but not superimposable, often showing different behaviors in chiral environments.

Captopril

A medication used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, functioning as an ACE inhibitor.