The Atomic Number of an Atom Is Equal to the Number

question 8

Multiple Choice

The atomic number of an atom is equal to the number of

• A) electrons
• B) neutrons
• C) protons
• D) both b and c above

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Definitions:

Genome

The complete set of an organism's DNA, including all of its genes and sequences.

Genetic Material

The molecules within cells that carry genetic information, primarily DNA, determining inherited characteristics.

Protein Molecules

Large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body, including in structures, enzymes, and signaling.

Zygotic Cells

The cells that result from the fertilization of an egg by a sperm, marking the beginning of a new organism's development.