Nuclei with an ________ Number of Protons and an ________

question 124

Multiple Choice

Nuclei with an ________ number of protons and an ________ number of neutrons tend to be more stable than those with an ________ number of protons and/or an ________ number of neutrons.

• A) even; odd; odd; even
• B) even; even; odd; odd
• C) odd; odd; even; even
• D) odd; even; even; odd
• E) odd; odd; even; odd

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Definitions:

Cell Wall Components

Molecules that make up the cell wall, providing structure and protection to cells in plants, fungi, and some bacteria; main components include cellulose in plants.

Viral Reassortment

Multiple strains of virus infect a host simultaneously and swap genes.

Horizontal Gene Transfer

Transfer of genetic material between existing individuals.

Gene Exchange

The process by which genes are transferred from one genome to another through mechanisms such as transformation, conjugation, and transduction, or exchanged between chromosomes through recombination.