"If a Stress Is Applied to a Reaction Mixture at Equilibrium,the

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Multiple Choice

"If a stress is applied to a reaction mixture at equilibrium,the reaction occurs in the direction that will relieve the stress." This statement is called

• A)the First Law of Thermodynamics.
• B)the Law of Combining Volumes.
• C)the Law of Mass Action.
• D)Le Châtelier's principle.

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Definitions:

Cell Shape

Cell shape refers to the three-dimensional structure of a cell, which is determined by its function and the characteristics of its membrane and cytoskeleton.

Basement Membrane

is a thin, fibrous, extracellular matrix that separates the lining of an internal or external body surface from underlying connective tissue.

Extensive Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins and carbohydrates outside of cells, providing structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.

Tightly Packed Cells

Cells that are closely arranged with minimal space between them, often found in tissues where barrier or structural integrity is important.