Which of the Following Was a Reason for Instability in Ancient

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a reason for instability in ancient Mesopotamia?

• A) The failure of Mesopotamia to develop written law codes
• B) The rivalries between independent city-states that led to warfare
• C) The collapse of fisheries in the Persian Gulf on which the population relied
• D) The failure of a patriarchal system to emerge in Mesopotamia

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Definitions:

Pyruvate

A key intermediate compound in cellular respiration and metabolism, generated from glucose through glycolysis.

ATP

Adenosine Triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells, being the main energy currency of the cell for metabolic processes.

Lactate

A compound produced during anaerobic metabolism, often associated with muscle fatigue and exertion.

Mitochondrion

A membrane-bound organelle found in most eukaryotic cells, responsible for producing ATP through the process of oxidative phosphorylation.