A Negative Number Can Be Assigned to the ____ Clause

question 32

Multiple Choice

A negative number can be assigned to the ____ clause to generate sequential numbers in decreasing order.

• A) DECREMENT BY
• B) INCREMENT BY
• C) DECREASE BY
• D) GENERATE BY

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Definitions:

Methyl Group

A nonpolar functional group; abbreviated CH3.

Magnesium Ion

Magnesium ion is a positively charged ion essential for many cellular processes, including enzyme activity, energy production, and neurotransmission.

Phosphate Group

A chemical group consisting of a phosphorus atom bound to four oxygen atoms, important in energy transfer and molecular structure in biological systems.

Hydrocarbon Side

Refers to the nonpolar, hydrophobic part of a molecule that consists of just hydrogen and carbon, commonly found in organic compounds and influencing their chemical behavior.