How can a molecule that contains an atom of phosphorus be made radioactive using an unstable isotope?

Biology

1 answer:

AVprozaik [17]3 years ago

3 0

Answer:

A radioactive (unstable) phosphorus isotope is made to replace a nonradioactive isotope of phosphorus in the molecule

Explanation:

Phosphorus has both unstable (radioactive) and stable isotopes. In any compound that contains phosphorus, the phosphorus atom present may be either a stable isotope of phosphorus or an unstable isotope of phosphorus.

However, if the molecule contains a stable nonradioactive isotope of phosphorus, it is possible to convert this isotope in the molecule to the unstable radioactive isotope by carefully carrying out exchange reactions in which the phosphorus isotope replaces the nonradioactive isotope in the molecule.

This is usually done in order to create radioactive tracers which are used to study chemical reactions and biochemical processes.

You might be interested in

Explain the significance of the increased cell specialization of the volvocine line

Brums [2.3K]

Answer:

Well, I cannot see your list of suggestions but I am assuming one of them would be muscles.

Muscles use a lot of energy and require a large number of mitochondria.

Explanation:

3 0

3 years ago

Cellulose is a:_____________.

Margaret [11]

Answer:

A. Indigestible fiber

Explanation:

Humans cannot digest cellulose, but it is still important in the diet as a fiber.

6 0

3 years ago

Read 2 more answers

Deleted question this way because of no other method

never [62]

Answer:

nice.....................

Explanation:

yes

4 0

3 years ago

Because connective tissue is found throughout the body, more than just anne marie's joints and skin could be affected by ehlers-

Art [367]

Fasciae are layers of connective tissue, mainly collagen, situated under the skin, which closes, supports, and separates muscles and other structures. Fasciae are grouped by their anatomical location, layer (as visceral fascia, superficial fascia, and deep fascia), or by their functions. Fasciae reduces friction and provide an adjustable covering for nerves and blood vessels as they move through muscles.

5 0

3 years ago

You can put A. B. C. or D.<br><br>thank you :)

fredd [130]

Answer: A

Explanation:

Our universe was born from the Big Bang about 13.5 billion years ago. ... Our solar system began forming about 4.6 billion years ago within a concentration of interstellar dust and hydrogen gas called a molecular cloud. The cloud contracted under its own gravity and our proto-Sun formed in the hot dense center.

3 0

3 years ago