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The more protons and neutrons that are present in an atom's nucleus, the more energy it takes to hold the nucleus together against the electrical repulsive force. If we cause the nucleus to split into two lighter atoms, then each of the "child" nuclei require less energy to hold them together - and a tiny bit of that "binding energy" is left over and is released.
"A tiny bit" of energy multiplied by an enormous number of split atoms adds up to a whole lot of heat. Carefully controlled, this heat can be used to boil water, which spins turbines, which generates electricity. An uncontrolled reaction can melt the reactor, or even cause an explosion.
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In the process of cloning what is the main substance transferred from one cell to another?
In the process of cloning, the main substance transferred from one cell to another is the nucleus. The nucleus contains the genetic material, including the DNA, which is necessary to instruct the cell on how to function and develop. By transferring the nucleus, all the genetic information from the donor cell is passed on to the recipient cell, allowing for replication of the donor cell.
What word means pertaining to one nucleus?
Well obviously in any one atom or cell there can only be ONE nucleus. However, the plural of "nucleus" is "nuclei", as in "the nuclei of the cells visible under the microscope were all stained blue and the nucleus of one cell stood out from the rest".
Which mutation occurs when one nucleotide base in replaced with another base?
A point mutation occurs when one nucleotide base is replaced with another base. This can lead to changes in the amino acid sequence during protein synthesis, potentially affecting the protein's function.
When one trait is said to cancel out another trait what kind of relationship is said to exist?
When one trait cancels out another trait, it is referred to as a relationship of epistasis. Epistasis occurs when the expression of one gene masks or modifies the expression of another gene.
Does the ameba have a nucleus?
The nucleus in an Amoeba controls everything that goes on in th cell. It is the brain of the cell.
How does a nucleus change when beta decay of the nucleus occurs?
The atomic number increases by one unit when a beta decay occurs.
How is a nuclear transformation performed?
Nuclear transformation is the change of one nucleus into another. Nuclei transform themselves through radioactive decay. They can be combined or split by fusion or fission. They can also be transformed through high energy collisions.
Which nuclear reaction occurs when one nucleus splits into two nuclei?
Nuclear Fission
How does the atomic number of a nucleus change when beta decay occurs?
The atomic number increases by one unit when a beta decay occurs.
What is produced when two or more nuclei join together or when the nucleus or one atom split apart?
nuclear fusion
What does the nucleus of one want to do to the electrons of a nearby atom?
If the nucleus is missing an atom, it will try to steel an electron from another atom.
What is glide and shift in intonation?
A shift occurs when there is a movement from one tune to another between syllables. A glide occurs when the voice moves from one tone to another midsyllable.
Occurs when one activity in a project has led to another that was not originally planned?
A scope creep occurs
Occurs when one type of matter changes to another type of matter?
A physical change occurs.
What does the nucleus of the one atom want to do to the electrons of a nearby atom?
If the nucleus is missing an atom, it will try to steel an electron from another atom.
What occurs when one form of energy changes into another one?
Then you'll have less of one type of energy, and more of another.
What geological formation often occurs where one plate subducts under another?
The geological formation that often occurs where one tectonic plate subducts under another is a trench.
