According to the VSEPR Model, the Molecular Geometry of the Carbonate

question 89

Multiple Choice

According to the VSEPR model, the molecular geometry of the carbonate ion, CO₃^2-, is

• A) square planar.
• B) tetrahedral.
• C) pyramidal.
• D) trigonal planar.
• E) octahedral.

Identify the differences between ribose and deoxyribose sugars.

Understand the role and function of leader sequences and 5′ cap in mRNA.

Recall the process of amino acid attachment to tRNA.

Understand the modifications of eukaryotic pre-mRNA.

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