As a Result of Beta Decay, the Product Nucleus Is

question 38

Multiple Choice

As a result of beta decay, the product nucleus is

• A) one atomic number lower than the original element.
• B) two atomic numbers higher than the original element.
• C) one atomic number higher than the original element.
• D) two atomic numbers lower than the original element.
• E) four atomic numbers lower than the original element.

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Definitions:

Mutation

A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, leading to variability within populations and potentially to new traits or diseases.

Adaptive Evolution

The method by which populations adapt to their surroundings by evolving genetic characteristics across generations.

Environmental Change

Any alteration in the conditions of an environment, due to natural processes or human activities, that can affect the organisms living within it.

Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium

A rule that indicates the frequencies of alleles and genotypes in a population will stay unchanged over generations if there are no other factors driving evolution.