Consider the Following Structure

question 38

Multiple Choice

Consider the following structure.The central atom is carbon and the outer atoms are hydrogen. If one of the outer atoms was removed,the resulting structure would have which of the following names?

• A)methane
• B)methyl
• C)cyclomethyl
• D)ethyl
• E)ethane

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Definitions:

Epithelial Cells

Epithelial cells make up the epithelium, a layer of cells that covers the surfaces and cavities of organs and structures throughout the body, providing protection, secretion, and absorption.

Nasal Cavity

The large air-filled space behind the nose involved in breathing and olfaction, lined with mucosa that filters, moistens, and warms incoming air.

Bronchi

The major air passages of the lungs that diverge from the windpipe, providing a pathway for air to reach the lungs.

Carbon Dioxide

It's a transparent, unscented gas formed through the burning of carbon-containing compounds and the act of breathing, which is assimilated by plants in the photosynthesis process.