The Maximum Number of Electrons Allowed in Each of the D

question 73

Multiple Choice

The maximum number of electrons allowed in each of the d orbitals is

• A) 2
• B) 4
• C) 8
• D) 18
• E) 32

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Definitions:

Transcription

The process by which the genetic information in DNA is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA) for protein synthesis.

tRNA Triplet

A sequence of three nucleotides in transfer RNA that is complementary to a specific messenger RNA codon during protein synthesis.

mRNA

Messenger RNA, a form of RNA that transfers genetic instructions from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

Codon

A sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid or termination signal during protein synthesis.