Electrolytes Are Not Measured by Weight; Their Electrical Activity Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

Electrolytes are not measured by weight; their electrical activity is expressed in milliequivalents.The nurse clarifies that 1 milliequivalent of potassium has the same combining power as 1 milliequivalent of:

• A) nitrogen.
• B) oxygen.
• C) hydrogen.
• D) magnesium.

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Definitions:

DNA Polymerase

An enzyme that synthesizes DNA molecules from deoxyribonucleotides, the building blocks of DNA.

RNAi

Short for RNA interference, it is a biological process in which RNA molecules inhibit gene expression or translation, by neutralizing targeted mRNA molecules.

Complementary

Matching or enhancing by means of compatible or coordinated qualities, often used in various scientific contexts such as complementary DNA.

DNA

A molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms.