Isotopes of the Same Element Have

question 11

Multiple Choice

Isotopes of the same element have

• A)no mass number.
• B)the same mass number.
• C)the same number of neutrons but different numbers of protons.
• D)different numbers of protons and electrons.
• E)the same atomic number but differ in their mass numbers.

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Definitions:

Aerobic Respiration

A metabolic process in which cells convert biochemical energy, typically from carbohydrates, into ATP, with the consumption of oxygen.

Mitochondrion

An organelle found in large numbers in most cells, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur. It is often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell.

Glycolysis

The metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose to pyruvate, generating ATP and NADH, occurring in the cytosol of cells.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and water.