By How Much Can Olympic-Caliber Distance Runners Increase Their Metabolic

question 48

Multiple Choice

By how much can Olympic-caliber distance runners increase their metabolic rate?

• A)100%
• B)500%
• C)1,000%
• D)2,000%

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Definitions:

Propanoic Anhydride

An organic compound derived from propanoic acid, used in organic syntheses.

Phenol

An aromatic compound featuring a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a benzene ring, widely used in chemical manufacturing.

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Major Organic Product

The primary organic compound produced in the highest yield from an organic chemical reaction.