People Put Lemon Juice, a Source of Citric Acid, on Fish

question 32

Multiple Choice

People put lemon juice, a source of citric acid, on fish to quench the "fishy" smell, even on perfectly good fish fillets. What type of chemical reaction is occurring when people are quenching the fishy smell by adding lemon juice?

• A) an oxidation-reduction reaction
• B) a double displacement reaction
• C) an acid-base reaction
• D) a single displacement reaction

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Definitions:

Mathematical Model

A representation of a system using mathematical concepts and language, used to study the behavior of complex systems.

Asexual Reproduction

The generation of offspring without the fusion of gametes, resulting in genetically identical copies of the parent.

Prostate Gland

A gland in male animals that produces an alkaline secretion that is part of the semen.

Parthenogenesis

A mode of reproduction in which offspring are produced by a female without male contribution, often involving the development of embryos from unfertilized eggs.