Two Protons (P₁ and P₂)and an Electron (E)lie on a Straight

question 44

Multiple Choice

Two protons (p₁ and p₂) and an electron (e) lie on a straight line, as shown.The directions of the force of p₁ on e, the force of p₂ on e, and the total force on e, respectively, are:

• A)" \(\rightarrow\) , \(\leftarrow\), \(\rightarrow\) "
• B)"\(\leftarrow\), \(\rightarrow\) , \(\rightarrow\) "
• C)" \(\rightarrow\) , \(\leftarrow\), \(\leftarrow\)"
• D)"\(\leftarrow\), \(\rightarrow\) , \(\leftarrow\)"
• E)"\(\leftarrow\), \(\leftarrow\), \(\leftarrow\)"

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Definitions:

Phenotype

The collection of traits that can be seen in a person, which emerge from how their genetic makeup interacts with their surroundings.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an individual organism; it consists of the alleles inherited from both parents and determines the potential characteristics of an individual.

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize a functional gene product, such as proteins, thereby affecting the traits of an organism.

Epigenetics

The study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the underlying DNA sequence, influenced by environmental factors and lifestyle choices.