A Central Aspect of Globalization Since 1945 Has Been

question 18

Multiple Choice

A central aspect of globalization since 1945 has been:

• A) the expansion of capital, which had been freed for other investment following World War II.
• B) the rapid expansion in the late 1940s of technology to every corner of the world.
• C) the population explosion, which created a vast pool of unskilled labors in the Third World.
• D) the free flow of labor, particularly between former colonies and imperial powers.
• E) the free flow of information that has allowed for the decrease in political tensions.

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins and are used by organisms for growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues.

Ammonia

Nitrogen-containing compound (NH3) that is a toxic product of amino acid breakdown; a large amount of water is required to excrete it.

Electron Transport Chain

A series of complexes that transfer electrons from electron donors to electron acceptors via redox reactions, coupled with the transfer of protons across a membrane to generate ATP.

Mitochondrial Matrix

The innermost compartment of mitochondria, containing enzymes, mitochondrial DNA, and ribosomes, crucial for energy production.