Properties of the Nucleus: Which of the Following Statements About

question 85

Multiple Choice

Properties of the nucleus: Which of the following statements about the strong nuclear force are correct? (There may be more than one correct choice.)

• A) It acts equally on protons and neutrons but not on electrons.
• B) It acts equally on protons, neutrons, and electrons.
• C) It has a much longer range than the electric force.
• D) It keeps electrons in their orbits around the nucleus.
• E) Because of its very short range, there is a limit to how large the nucleus can be.

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Definitions:

Plasma Membrane

The plasma membrane is the biological membrane that separates the interior of all cells from the external environment, providing structural support and regulating the passage of substances into and out of the cell.

Surface Area

The total area of the external surface of an object or the boundary of a three-dimensional shape.

Volume

The amount of space that an object or substance occupies.

Endoplasmic Reticulum

A membrane-bound organelle in eukaryotic cells involved in the synthesis, folding, modification, and transport of proteins and lipids.