How Many Lone Electron Pairs Are in the N₂ Molecule

question 11

Multiple Choice

How many lone electron pairs are in the N₂ molecule?

• A) 1
• B) 4
• C) 3
• D) 5
• E) 2

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Definitions:

Exons

Regions of a gene that code for proteins and are expressed in the RNA.

Transposons

DNA sequences that can change their position within a genome, sometimes causing or reversing mutations and altering the cell's genetic identity.

Transcription

The process by which the genetic information in a strand of DNA is copied into a new molecule of messenger RNA (mRNA).

mRNA

Messenger RNA, a type of RNA that is transcribed from DNA and carries instructions for synthesizing proteins to the ribosomes.