A Substance That Can't Be Chemically Broken Down into Simpler

question 59

Multiple Choice

A substance that can't be chemically broken down into simpler substances is

• A) a homogeneous mixture.
• B) an element.
• C) a heterogeneous mixture.
• D) a compound.
• E) an electron.

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Definitions:

Plant Hormone

Naturally occurring organic compounds in plants that regulate growth, development, and responses to stimuli.

Rhodopsin

Visual purple; a light-sensitive pigment found in the rod cells of the vertebrate eye; a similar molecule is employed by certain bacteria in the capture of light energy to make ATP.

Signal Transduction

Signal transduction is the process by which a cell responds to external signals, converting them into cellular responses through a complex series of events.

Enzyme-Linked Receptor

A type of cell surface receptor that, upon binding to its ligand, activates an intrinsic enzymatic activity, leading to a cellular response.