A Fossil-Fuel Source That May Either Be an Immature Petroleum

question 16

Multiple Choice

A fossil-fuel source that may either be an immature petroleum deposit or a petroleum deposit that has lost its lighter hydrocarbons is

• A) Peat.
• B) Tar sand.
• C) Oil shale.
• D) Lignite.

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Definitions:

Genes

Segments of DNA located on chromosomes that encode for the synthesis of proteins, influencing traits and characteristics.

Neurogenesis

The process of generating new neurons in the brain, contributing to brain plasticity and function.

Plasticity

The brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience by reorganizing itself and forming new neural connections throughout life.

Chromosomes

Structures within cells that carry genes, made from DNA and proteins, and play a crucial role in inheritance and determination of genetic traits.