A Radioactive Isotope Is an Isotope That

question 20

Multiple Choice

A radioactive isotope is an isotope that

• A) is stable.
• B) decays.
• C) has more protons than the common variant of the element.
• D) has the same atomic mass but a different atomic number than the common variant of the element.

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Definitions:

Gonorrhea

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, characterized by the inflammation of the genital tract.

HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus, a virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) if not treated.

Genital Candidiasis

A fungal infection affecting the genital area, caused by the yeast genus Candida, commonly presenting as vaginal yeast infections in women.

Yeast Infection

A fungal infection typically caused by Candida species, leading to symptoms like itching and discharge.