Which of These Numbers Is near a Continental Shelf

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of these numbers is near a continental shelf?

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3
• D)4
• E)none of these

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Definitions:

Carbohydrate

Organic compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that are a major source of energy in the diet of animals, including sugars, starches, and cellulose.

Nucleic Acids

are biopolymers essential for all known forms of life, including DNA and RNA, which carry genetic information and play roles in protein synthesis.

Phosphate

A chemical derivative of phosphoric acid, containing the phosphate ion, PO4^3-, which plays a significant role in biological molecules such as DNA and ATP.