The Number of Nucleons in an Atom or Ion Is

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Multiple Choice

The number of nucleons in an atom or ion is the same as the

• A)atomic number.
• B)charge on the atom or ion.
• C)mass number.
• D)none of these

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Definitions:

AMP

Adenosine monophosphate, a nucleotide involved in many cellular processes, including DNA synthesis and energy transfer.

Pi

A mathematical constant representing the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, approximately equal to 3.14159.

Allosteric Regulation

The process of regulating the activity of a protein by binding an effector molecule at a site other than the protein's active site, leading to a change in its activity.

Regulatory Molecules

Chemicals within biological organisms that control or regulate the activity of genes and proteins, playing crucial roles in processes such as metabolism and cell division.