Neutrons Are Slightly More Massive Than Protons

question 5

Multiple Choice

Neutrons are slightly more massive than protons.If the mass of a neutron were smaller than its actual value,yet still more massive than a proton,a nucleus with a very high atomic number would most likely contain

• A)more neutrons than the actual number.
• B)fewer neutrons than the actual number.
• C)the same number of neutrons as the actual number.

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Definitions:

Daughter Cell

A cell that results from the division of a single parent cell, inheriting genetic material from that parent.

Meiosis I

The first division in meiosis where a single cell divides into two cells, each with half the number of chromosomes, leading to genetic diversity.

Chromosome Number

The total number of chromosomes in a cell of an organism, important for genetic characteristics and species differentiation.

Metaphase I

A phase of meiosis where homologous chromosomes align at the equatorial plate before being separated into daughter cells.