Why Did the Parisian Workers Revolt in June 1848

question 40

Multiple Choice

Why did the Parisian workers revolt in June 1848?

• A) Charles-Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte declared himself emperor.
• B) Bread shortages led to massive inflation.
• C) The government shut down the National Workshops.
• D) The military seized control of the factories.

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Definitions:

Phosphodiester Linkage

The covalent bond between the phosphate group of one nucleotide and the hydroxyl group of another, forming the backbone of DNA and RNA molecules.

Triacylglycerol

The main storage lipid of organisms, consisting of a glycerol combined chemically with three fatty acids; also called triglyceride. Compare with monoacylglycerol and diacylglycerol.

Nucleic Acid

Nucleic acids are biopolymers, or large biomolecules, essential for all known forms of life, including DNA and RNA, which carry genetic information.

Alpha-Helical Structure

A common motif in the secondary structure of proteins, characterized by a right-handed coil that provides structural support.