When a Nucleus Is Bombarded with Particles and Breaks into Two

question 91

Multiple Choice

When a nucleus is bombarded with particles and breaks into two similarly sized nuclei plus one or more small particles,the process is called

• A)fission.
• B)fusion.
• C)spontaneous decay.
• D)induced decay.
• E)mutation.

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Definitions:

Whisk Fern

A type of vascular plant belonging to the genus Psilotum, known for its simple, whisk-like appearance without true leaves or roots.

Club Moss

A type of non-flowering plant belonging to the Lycopodiophyta division, known for its moss-like appearance and reproductive via spores.

Megaspore

The n spore in heterosporous plants that gives rise to a female gametophyte. Compare with microspore.

Sporophyte Generation

A phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that is diploid, producing spores through meiosis to give rise to the gametophyte generation.