Given That the Reaction N + π⁺ → P Can

question 27

Multiple Choice

Given that the reaction n + π⁺ → p can occur and that the quark composition of the neutron is udd and that of the proton is uud,what must be the quark composition of the π⁺ meson?

• A) u
• B) d
• C) d
• D) u
• E) d

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Definitions:

Synaptic Vesicles

Membrane-bound structures within neurons that store neurotransmitters for release at the synapse during neural communication.

Axon Terminals

The distal terminations of the branches of an axon, responsible for releasing neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft to communicate with neighboring neurons.

Receptor Sites

Specific locations on the surface of a cell or within a cell where hormones, neurotransmitters, or drugs can bind and elicit a specific physiological response.

Neurons

Nerve cells that are the basic building blocks of the nervous system, responsible for receiving, processing, and transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.