Protons and Neutrons Make Up the Atom's Central Core, Which

question 30

Multiple Choice

Protons and neutrons make up the atom's central core, which is referred to as its ______.

• A)isotope
• B)center of gravity
• C)valence number
• D)nucleus

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Definitions:

Dominant

Referring to a trait, gene, or character that is more likely to express itself in the phenotype over another (recessive) form.

Recessive

Describes a gene that is expressed in offspring only when it is inherited from both parents, as opposed to a dominant gene.

Epigenetics

The study of heritable changes in gene expression that occur without changes to the DNA sequence itself.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an individual organism, encompassing all of its genes.