In a Simple Model of Atherosclerosis and Heart Disease, the Compound

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Multiple Choice

In a simple model of atherosclerosis and heart disease, the compound that forms plaques that adhere to the walls of the blood vessels is ________.

• A)cholesterol
• B)carnauba wax
• C)stearic acid
• D)glycerol
• E)sphingosine

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Definitions:

Endergonic Reactions

Chemical reactions that absorb energy from their surroundings, typically requiring an input of energy to proceed.

Exergonic Reaction

A chemical reaction that releases energy through the process of work, typically characterized by a negative Gibbs free energy.

Activation Energy

The minimum quantity of energy that the reacting species must possess in order to undergo a specified reaction.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, acting as a main energy currency.