Which of the Following Statements Is Not True About the Atom

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true about the atom ${ }_{8}^{16} \mathrm{O}$ ?

• A) It has 8 electrons in its nucleus.
• B) Its atomic number is 8.
• C) It has 8 protons in its nucleus.
• D) Its atomic weight is 16.
• E) It has 8 neutrons in its nucleus.

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Definitions:

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA that encode for the synthesis of proteins, influencing various traits and characteristics of an organism.

DNA

DNA, a molecule responsible for carrying the genetic blueprints essential for the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of every known living being.

Chromosomes

Structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information, with humans typically having 23 pairs.

Lateralization

The propensity of particular cognitive functions or neural activities to be more pronounced in one hemisphere of the brain than in its counterpart.