If Matter Is Uniform Throughout and Cannot Be Separated into Other

question 96

Multiple Choice

If matter is uniform throughout and cannot be separated into other substances by physical means,it is ________.

• A)a compound
• B)either an element or a compound
• C)a homogeneous mixture
• D)a heterogeneous mixture
• E)an element

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Definitions:

Karyotyping

A laboratory technique that involves the examination of the number and appearance of a person's chromosomes, used to identify genetic abnormalities.

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21, characterized by developmental delays and physical features such as a flat facial profile.

Genetic Disorders

Diseases or conditions that result from abnormalities in an individual's DNA, often inherited from one's parents.

Trisomy

Chromosome condition in which a diploid cell has one more chromosome than normal; designated as 2n + 1.