The Formation of Acetone from Acetoacetate Is an Example of Which

question 32

Multiple Choice

The formation of acetone from acetoacetate is an example of which of the following type of reaction?

• A) decarboxylation
• B) hydrolysis
• C) reduction
• D) oxidation

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Definitions:

Vascular Tissue

The specialized system of tubes and cells in plants that conduct water, nutrients, and sugars.

Desmosomes

Cell structures specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion, serving as anchoring junctions in areas of mechanical stress, such as skin and cardiac muscle.

Vascular Tissue

Plant tissue responsible for transporting water, nutrients, and sugars between different parts of the plant.

Circulatory System

The body's system responsible for the transport of blood, nutrients, waste products, and other substances, consisting of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.