As a Consequence of the Irish Banking Crisis

question 194

Multiple Choice

As a consequence of the Irish banking crisis:

• A)the budget surplus of the Irish government is growing to record levels.
• B)the Irish government had to pay high interest rates on money it borrowed in international markets, and its solvency was in question.
• C)unemployment fell to less than 3%.
• D)Ireland has been forced to leave the European Union.

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Definitions:

Cyclic Pathway

A biochemical pathway in which the starting compound is regenerated, allowing the cycle to repeat.

Photosystem I

A complex of proteins and pigments in chloroplasts that facilitates the light-driven production of NADPH in photosynthesis.

Electron Transport System

A sequence of biochemical reactions within cells that transfers electrons, producing energy.

Photosystem II

A complex of proteins and pigments in chloroplasts that participates in the light reactions of photosynthesis by capturing light energy and initiating the process of water splitting and oxygen production.