Of the Following, Which Would Have the Most Reduced State

question 19

Multiple Choice

Of the following, which would have the most reduced state of carbon, and therefore, would yield the largest amount of energy per gram?

• A)glucose
• B)glycogen
• C)alanine
• D)stearic acid
• E)all of the above would have identical energy yields

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Definitions:

Papillary Layer

The upper layer of the dermis that contains blood capillaries, sensory neurons, and the bases of the hair follicles.

Dermis

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Tyrosinase

An enzyme critical in the production of melanin and other pigments from tyrosine by oxidation.

Ultraviolet Light

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