What Is the Formula of a Compound Formed from the Ions

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is the formula of a compound formed from the ions M²⁺ and X^2-?

• A) M₂X
• B) MX
• C) M₂X₂
• D) MX₂

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Definitions:

Recombinant Organism

An organism that has been genetically engineered to contain and express genes from another species.

DNA Ligase

An enzyme that facilitates the joining of DNA strands together by catalyzing the formation of a phosphodiester bond between them.

Plasmid

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PCR

Polymerase Chain Reaction, a laboratory technique used to amplify segments of DNA for analysis.