Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a feature of the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
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In the context of biology, what is precipitation?
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The process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy.
B
The process by which a solid forms and separates from a solution during a chemical reaction.
C
The movement of water from the roots to the leaves in plants.
D
The breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones with the release of energy.
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Step 1: Understand the term 'precipitation' in the context of biology. Precipitation refers to the process by which a solid forms and separates from a solution during a chemical reaction. This is distinct from other biological processes such as photosynthesis or water movement in plants.
Step 2: Eliminate incorrect options by analyzing their definitions. For example, 'The process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy' refers to photosynthesis, not precipitation.
Step 3: Similarly, 'The movement of water from the roots to the leaves in plants' describes transpiration or water transport, which is unrelated to precipitation.
Step 4: The option 'The breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones with the release of energy' refers to catabolism, a metabolic process, and is not related to precipitation.
Step 5: Confirm that the correct answer is 'The process by which a solid forms and separates from a solution during a chemical reaction,' as this matches the definition of precipitation in biological and chemical contexts.
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