If the Atomic Number of an Element Is 6 and the Atomic

question 50

Multiple Choice

If the atomic number of an element is 6 and the atomic mass is 12.01, how many protons are there in the nucleus?

• A) 12
• B) 6
• C) 24
• D) 52

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Definitions:

Karyogamy

The fusion of two nuclei within a cell, a key process in sexual reproduction resulting in the formation of a zygote.

Meiosis

A process of cell division that results in the production of four haploid cells (gametes) from a single diploid cell, with each resulting cell containing half of the genetic material of the original cell.

Mitosis

A type of cell division in eukaryotic cells that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus.

Arbuscular Mycorrhizae

A type of mycorrhiza in which the fungus penetrates the cortical cells of the roots of a vascular plant, facilitating nutrient exchange.