If a Nucleus Decays by Alpha Decay to a Daughter

question 73

Multiple Choice

If a nucleus decays by alpha decay to a daughter nucleus,which of the following statements about this decay are correct? (There may be more than one correct choice.)

• A) The daughter nucleus has more protons than the original nucleus.
• B) The daughter nucleus has more neutrons than the original nucleus.
• C) The daughter nucleus has the same number of nucleons as the original nucleus.
• D) The daughter nucleus has fewer protons than the original nucleus.
• E) The daughter nucleus has fewer neutrons than the original nucleus.

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Definitions:

Microtubules

Cylindrical structures within the cell that are part of the cytoskeleton, helping in cell shape, division, and intra-cellular transport.

Centrioles

Cylindrical structures found in animal cells that are involved in the development of spindle fibers in cell division.

Microvilli

Tiny projections on the surface of some cells that increase surface area for absorption or secretion.

Cilia

Hair-like structures on the surface of some cells that beat in waves to move fluid, mucus, or materials over the cell surface.