The Term Molecular Weight Is Strictly Correct for Which of the Following

question 100

Multiple Choice

The term molecular weight is strictly correct for which of the following?

• A) ionic compounds
• B) covalent compounds
• C) both a and b
• D) neither a nor b

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Building blocks of proteins, consisting of a basic amino group, an acidic carboxyl group, and a unique side chain.

RNA

Ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells that plays a role in protein synthesis and the transmission of genetic information.

Translation

The process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins using the mRNA transcript as a template.

DNA Template

the strand of DNA that specifies the nucleotide sequence of a newly synthesized strand during replication or transcription.