Which of the Following Polyatomic Ions Has a Doubly Negative

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following polyatomic ions has a doubly negative charge?

• A) Acetate
• B) Sulfate
• C) Phosphate
• D) Ammonium

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Definitions:

Repressor Protein

A protein that binds to specific DNA sequences, thereby inhibiting the transcription of genetic information from DNA to messenger RNA.

RNA Synthesis

The process by which ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecules are created from DNA templates in cells, essential for gene expression and regulation.

Enhancers

Genetic elements that increase the transcription of specific genes, playing a key role in regulating gene expression.

DNA Sequences

The precise order of nucleotides (adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine) within a portion of a DNA molecule, determining genetic information.