How Many Electrons, Protons, and Neutrons Does an Iron-55 Atom

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Multiple Choice

How many electrons, protons, and neutrons does an iron-55 atom have

• A) 26 electrons, 26 protons, and 29 neutrons
• B) 55 electrons, 26 protons, and 29 neutrons
• C) 26 electrons, 55 protons, and 29 neutrons
• D) 26 electrons, 26 protons, and 55 neutrons
• E) 29 electrons, 26 protons, and 26 neutrons

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Definitions:

Crossing-Over

A process during meiosis where homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material, leading to new genetic combinations in offspring.

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA that code for the synthesis of proteins responsible for the organism's characteristics and functions.

Chromosome

A long DNA molecule with part or all of the genetic material of an organism.

Polygenic Inheritance

The inheritance of traits controlled by two or more genes, resulting in a wide range of phenotypes for certain characteristics.