A Beam of Light of Which of These Pure Colors

question 153

Multiple Choice

A beam of light of which of these pure colors is made up of photons of the highest energy?

• A) red
• B) yellow
• C) green
• D) blue

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Definitions:

Ion Channels

Protein structures embedded in cell membranes that allow ions to enter or leave a cell, critical for various biological processes including nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Myelin Sheath

The fatty layer that surrounds and insulates nerve fibers in the central and peripheral nervous systems, facilitating the rapid transmission of nerve impulses.

Ion Pump

A protein complex in cell membranes that uses energy to move ions across the membrane, crucial for maintaining cellular ion balance.

Sodium

A chemical element (Na) that is essential for life, commonly found in salt (sodium chloride) and plays crucial roles in nerve function and fluid balance in the body.