Energies of Gamma Rays Are Typically Expressed in Units of Megaelectron

question 15

Multiple Choice

Energies of gamma rays are typically expressed in units of megaelectron volts (MeV) , where 1 MeV = 1.602 × 10⁻¹³ J. Energies of gamma rays emitted when nitrogen-11 gives off a beta particle is 1.508 × 10^-12 J. What is its energy in MeV?

• A) 9.14 MeV
• B) 4.19 MeV
• C) 9.41 MeV
• D) 1.49 MeV
• E) 4.91 MeV

Understand the process by which genes are transcribed to produce mRNA.

Describe how translation is initiated, including the role of ribosomes and start codons.

Identify the mechanisms by which transcription and translation are regulated in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

Explain the significance of introns and exons in gene expression.

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