When DNA Is Heated, the Two Strands Will Separate

question 51

True/False

When DNA is heated, the two strands will separate.

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Definitions:

Closed System

A physical system that does not exchange matter with its surroundings, though it may exchange energy.

Penetrating Radiation

Radiation that can penetrate through substances and materials, potentially causing ionization of atoms.

Gamma

A type of high-energy electromagnetic radiation, often associated with nuclear reactions and certain types of radioactive decay.

Ionizing Particles

Subatomic particles that carry enough energy to detach electrons from atoms or molecules, thereby ionizing them.