Optical Tweezers Can Be Used to _______

question 22

Multiple Choice

Optical tweezers can be used to _______.

• A)study nucleic acids recovered from individual cells
• B)help dissect individual microorganisms
• C)remove structures from the surface of cells
• D)All of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Passive Margin

A tectonically inactive edge of a continent along which there is no significant volcanic or earthquake activity, typically characterized by a broad continental shelf.

Compression

The act of pressing together; in geology, it refers to the stress applied to materials causing a decrease in volume or shortening.

Thrust Faulting

A geological process where one rock layer is pushed up over another, often leading to mountain building.

Overriding Plate

The tectonic plate that sits above another plate at a convergent boundary, often responsible for mountain building and volcanic activity.