In Silicate Minerals, Cleavages Occur ________

question 171

Multiple Choice

In silicate minerals, cleavages occur ________.

• A)across the dominant silicate structures
• B)in between the dominant silicate structural units
• C)in random directions, unrelated to the silicate framework
• D)in between mineral crystals

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Definitions:

Hypotonic Solution

A solution having a lower osmotic pressure than another fluid, typically leading to the swelling of cells immersed in it.

Isotonic Solution

A solution that has the same osmotic pressure as another solution, typically referring to body fluids.

Phospholipid Bilayer

The fundamental structure of cellular membranes, consisting of two layers of phospholipids with hydrophilic heads facing outwards and hydrophobic tails facing inwards.

Membrane Channel Protein

Proteins that form pores in the cell membrane, allowing specific ions or molecules to pass through.