The General Name Given to Hydrocarbons with Triple Bonds Is

question 52

Multiple Choice

The general name given to hydrocarbons with triple bonds is

• A) alkenes
• B) alkynes
• C) alkanes
• D) unsaturated hydrocarbons
• E) aromatic hydrocarbons

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Definitions:

Primary Phloem

The part of the plant's vascular system that conducts sugars and other metabolic products downward from the leaves.

Cork Cambium

Cork cambium is a layer of meristematic tissue in plants that produces cork cells to protect and waterproof the plant.

Periderm

The outer protective layer of a plant's bark, produced as part of secondary growth, replacing the epidermis in mature plant stems and roots.

Xylem

The vascular tissue in plants responsible for the conduction of water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves.