When Considering the Wave Properties of Electromagnetic Radiation, the Distance

question 3

Multiple Choice

When considering the wave properties of electromagnetic radiation, the distance from the peak of one wave to the next is

• A) wavelength
• B) amplitude
• C) frequency
• D) velocity

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Definitions:

Telomeres

The caps at the end of each strand of DNA that protect chromosomes from deterioration or from fusion with neighboring chromosomes.

Cellular Aging

The process by which cells progressively lose functionality and the ability to divide, contributing to the aging of an organism.

Cancerous

Pertaining to cancer; describes cells that are malignant, characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.

Supercoiling

The over- or under-winding of DNA's double helix, affecting its access for replication, transcription, and repair processes.