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Nucleotides are the building blocks of proteins.
Nucleotides are the building blocks of proteins.
False
Nucleotides are composed of a nitrogen-containing ring linked to a 6-carbon sugar.
Nucleotides are composed of a nitrogen-containing ring linked to a 6-carbon sugar.
False
Ribonucleotides contain deoxyribose as their sugar component.
Ribonucleotides contain deoxyribose as their sugar component.
False
Deoxyribonucleotides carry a phosphate group.
Deoxyribonucleotides carry a phosphate group.
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Proteins can be either ribose or deoxyribose.
Proteins can be either ribose or deoxyribose.
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Nucleotides consist of a base, a sugar, and an amino group.
Nucleotides consist of a base, a sugar, and an amino group.
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A capacitor is a primary type of physical component used in electronic circuits.
A capacitor is a primary type of physical component used in electronic circuits.
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Capacitance is measured in ohms (Ω).
Capacitance is measured in ohms (Ω).
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Electrons can flow through the dielectric of a capacitor in a DC circuit.
Electrons can flow through the dielectric of a capacitor in a DC circuit.
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An alternating voltage causes a capacitor to repeatedly charge and discharge.
An alternating voltage causes a capacitor to repeatedly charge and discharge.
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Capacitors are primarily used to block alternating current (AC).
Capacitors are primarily used to block alternating current (AC).
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AC coupling is a function where capacitors block AC and pass DC.
AC coupling is a function where capacitors block AC and pass DC.
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Antigens are glycoproteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign substances in the body.
Antigens are glycoproteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign substances in the body.
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Minor changes in the chemical structure of an antigen do not affect its affinity for an antibody.
Minor changes in the chemical structure of an antigen do not affect its affinity for an antibody.
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Antibodies bind to antigens with low specificity.
Antibodies bind to antigens with low specificity.
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The interaction between antibodies and antigens must be weak for a stable connection.
The interaction between antibodies and antigens must be weak for a stable connection.
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Antibodies must be able to detect the target analyte at any concentration range to ensure the sensitivity of an immunosensor.
Antibodies must be able to detect the target analyte at any concentration range to ensure the sensitivity of an immunosensor.
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Immunosensors rely on antibodies that are not specific to the target analyte.
Immunosensors rely on antibodies that are not specific to the target analyte.
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In a P-type semiconductor, boron atoms are doped into the silicon crystal.
In a P-type semiconductor, boron atoms are doped into the silicon crystal.
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Each boron atom in a P-type semiconductor has four valence electrons.
Each boron atom in a P-type semiconductor has four valence electrons.
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Holes in a P-type semiconductor move around to produce a current.
Holes in a P-type semiconductor move around to produce a current.
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Donor atoms in a semiconductor acquire a negative charge when they give up an electron.
Donor atoms in a semiconductor acquire a negative charge when they give up an electron.
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P-type semiconductors carry most of their current through free electrons.
P-type semiconductors carry most of their current through free electrons.
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Boron-doped silicon is an example of an N-type semiconductor.
Boron-doped silicon is an example of an N-type semiconductor.
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Current flows between the source and the drain in a MOSFET without the application of a gate voltage.
Current flows between the source and the drain in a MOSFET without the application of a gate voltage.
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The gate voltage in a MOSFET repels free electrons between the source and the drain.
The gate voltage in a MOSFET repels free electrons between the source and the drain.
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MOSFETs are exclusively used in amplifier circuits.
MOSFETs are exclusively used in amplifier circuits.
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A fixed gate voltage in a MOSFET results in a variable current flow between the source and the drain.
A fixed gate voltage in a MOSFET results in a variable current flow between the source and the drain.
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The channel in an N-type MOSFET is P-type.
The channel in an N-type MOSFET is P-type.
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The abundance of free electrons between the source and the drain in a MOSFET is controlled by the drain voltage.
The abundance of free electrons between the source and the drain in a MOSFET is controlled by the drain voltage.
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