You Are Taking Part in an Experiment to Test the Effectiveness

question 43

Essay

You are taking part in an experiment to test the effectiveness of cognitive therapy in treating anxiety.There are two groups: one group receives cognitive therapy;the other group meets weekly with a therapist who does not use cognitive therapy,but merely chats during the session.Using the terminology of research,identify each of the two types of groups.

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Definitions:

Pyruvate

A key intermediate in several metabolic pathways, it plays a crucial role in energy production in cells.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells for metabolism.

NADH

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (reduced form), a coenzyme found in all living cells that plays a critical role in energy production through oxidation-reduction reactions.

Fermentation

Anaerobic breakdown of glucose that results in a gain of two ATP and end products such as alcohol and lactate; occurs in the cytoplasm of cells.