Elements Belonging to the Same Group Have the Same _____

question 32

Multiple Choice

Elements belonging to the same group have the same _____.

• A) mass number
• B) atomic number
• C) number of neutrons
• D) number of electrons
• E) number of valence electrons

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Definitions:

Salivary Amylase

An enzyme found in saliva that begins the process of starch digestion by breaking down complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars.

Maltose

A disaccharide sugar made of two glucose units, commonly produced during the digestion of starch.

Isomaltose

A disaccharide consisting of two glucose molecules linked together, often produced during the digestion of starch.

Secretin

Secretin is a hormone produced by the S cells of the duodenum that stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate-rich fluids, aiding in the neutralization of stomach acid in the small intestine.