If Cells Are Grown in a Medium Containing Radioactive ¹⁵N,which

question 51

Multiple Choice

If cells are grown in a medium containing radioactive ¹⁵N,which of these molecules will be labeled?

• A)fatty acids only
• B)nucleic acids only
• C)proteins only
• D)both fatty acids and proteins
• E)both proteins and nucleic acids

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Definitions:

Neural Tissue

Specialized tissue making up the central and peripheral nervous system, consisting of neurons and glial cells.

Environmental Changes

Alterations in the external surroundings that can influence ecosystems and human activities.

Synaptic Cleft

The synaptic cleft is the narrow space between a neuron and its target cell, where neurotransmitters are released to facilitate communication.

Synaptic Terminal

The end part of an axon that establishes a synapse with another neuron, releasing neurotransmitters to transmit nerve impulses.