All of the Statements Concerning Citric Acid Are True Except

question 64

Multiple Choice

All of the statements concerning citric acid are true except

• A)it contains three carboxylic acid groups.
• B)it is very soluble in water.
• C)its salts are used in many consumer products.
• D)it is produced only by plants.
• E)it is a weak acid.

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Definitions:

Vestigial Wings

Remnant wings in some organisms that have lost their primary function through evolution.

Dihybrid Cross

A breeding experiment between P generation (parental generation) organisms differing in two traits, used to determine the inheritance patterns of genes.

Mendel's Model

The set of foundational principles for genetics derived from the work of Gregor Mendel, describing how traits are inherited through dominant and recessive genes.

Hybrid Offspring

The progeny resulting from the mating of two genetically distinct individuals, often involving different species, breeds, or varieties.