What Is the Term for the Component of a Solution

question 58

Multiple Choice

What is the term for the component of a solution that is the greater quantity?

• A)primary component
• B)secondary component
• C)solute
• D)solvent
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Peristalsis

The series of wave-like muscle contractions that moves food through the digestive tract.

Hydrolysis

Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction in which water is used to break down the bonds of a compound, often splitting molecules into two or more smaller substances.

Alkaline Mucus

A type of mucus that has a higher pH and helps protect mucosal linings from acidic conditions.

Epithelial Cells

Specialized cells that line the surfaces of organs, vessels, and cavities in the body, serving as a protective barrier and involved in absorption, secretion, and sensation.