The Tonicity of a Solution Refers to the Effect That

question 12

Multiple Choice

The tonicity of a solution refers to the effect that the ____.

• A)​solute has on ion volume when the solution surrounds the ions
• B)solution has on cell mass when the solution surrounds the cell
• C)solution has on cell volume when the solution surrounds the cell
• D)solvent has on cell mass when the solution surrounds the cell
• E)​solution has on ion mass when the solution surrounds the ions

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Definitions:

Codons

Triplets of nucleotides in mRNA that specify which amino acid will be added next during protein synthesis.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, each containing an amino group, a carboxylic group, and a unique side chain.

Naturally Occurring

Describes substances, phenomena, or processes that exist or happen in nature without human intervention.

Anticodon

A sequence of three nucleotides on transfer RNA that is complementary to a codon on messenger RNA, enabling the addition of specific amino acids during protein synthesis.