The Sandy Barrier Islands, Characteristic of the U

question 55

Multiple Choice

The sandy barrier islands, characteristic of the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts, are as long as ________ kilometers.

• A) 1
• B) 10
• C) 50
• D) 500
• E) 1,000

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Definitions:

Glycolysis

The metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose to pyruvate, generating ATP and NADH, occurring in the cytosol of cells.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and water.

Acetyl CoA

A central molecule in metabolism, acting as a substrate for the citric acid cycle and involved in the synthesis and oxidation of fatty acids.

ATP Synthase Complex

An enzyme complex found in mitochondria and chloroplasts that generates ATP, the primary energy carrier in cells, during cellular respiration and photosynthesis.