Identify a Characteristic of Halogens

question 25

Multiple Choice

Identify a characteristic of halogens.

• A) powerful reducing agents
• B) forms water in reactions
• C) powerful oxidizing agents
• D) absorbs water in reactions
• E) inert

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Definitions:

Chargaff

Refers to Chargaff's rules, which are empirical rules regarding the ratios of nucleotide bases within DNA molecules: adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T), and cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G).

Guanine

One of the four main nucleobases found in the nucleic acids DNA and RNA; it pairs with cytosine.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

Species

The basic unit of biological classification, defined as a group of individuals that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.