Regarding the Masses of the Electron, Proton, and Neutron

question 39

Multiple Choice

Regarding the masses of the electron, proton, and neutron:

• A) the proton and neutron have roughly the same mass, and both are far more massive than the electron.
• B) the proton and electron have roughly the same mass, and both are far more massive than the neutron.
• C) the proton and neutron have roughly the same mass, and both are about twice as massive as the electron.
• D) the proton is much more massive, while the electron and neutron have roughly the same mass.
• E) the proton is the most massive, the electron is far less massive, and the neutron has a mass about midway between the proton and electron mass.

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Definitions:

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells, facilitating various biological functions.

Metabolized

Metabolized refers to the biochemical process by which substances are transformed within the body's cells to produce energy, build new tissues, or be excreted.

Oxygen

A chemical element (O) essential for aerobic respiration in living organisms.

Lactate

A compound produced during the breakdown of glucose in the absence of oxygen, often associated with muscle fatigue.