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A Plot of the Number of Neutrons Versus the Number

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A plot of the number of neutrons versus the number of protons in various isotopes produces a "belt of stability." Isotopes below the belt of stability (i.e., with a smaller neutron-to-proton ratio) decay by beta particle emission.


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Monoglycerides

Molecules made of one fatty acid attached to a glycerol backbone, important as emulsifiers in food production.

Small Intestine

A part of the gastrointestinal tract where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs.

Carbohydrate

Molecule that consists mainly of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms in a 1:2:1 ratio. A sugar, or a polymer of sugars (e.g., cellulose, starch, glycogen).

Chemical Digestion

The process of breaking down food into smaller, absorbable components using enzymes, acids, and other substances in the digestive system.

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