Which of the Following Orders of the Layers of the Atmosphere

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following orders of the layers of the atmosphere is correct? (Start with the lowest layer.)

• A) thermosphere < stratosphere < troposphere < mesosphere
• B) troposphere < mesosphere < stratosphere < thermosphere
• C) stratosphere < troposphere < mesosphere < thermosphere
• D) troposphere < stratosphere < mesosphere < thermosphere

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Definitions:

Peptide

A short chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, forming the building blocks of proteins.

Ninhydrin

A chemical reagent used to detect amino acids and proteins by producing a deep blue-violet color.

Histidine

An essential amino acid in humans, involved in the growth and repair of tissues and the production of histamine.

Organic Products

Compounds containing carbon that are produced as a result of organic reactions.