The component of an atom that possesses relatively little mass, thus being negligible in calculating the atomic mass number, is the

The correct answer is B. Objects A and B have the same mass, but B falls faster because it has less air resistance. Objects C and D have different masses, but C falls faster because it has a higher mass-to-surface-area ratio, which reduces the effect of air resistance.

The correct answer is A. Chromatin is a complex of DNA and proteins, including histones, found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. It carries the hereditary information in the form of genes. ATP, plasmids, and histones are involved in cellular processes but do not carry hereditary information.

The pharynx is primarily composed of muscle tissue. It plays a role in swallowing and is part of both the respiratory and digestive systems, which requires coordinated muscular activity.

The correct answer is B. Emphysema is a disease that primarily affects the alveoli, which are tiny air sacs in the lungs responsible for gas exchange. The destruction of alveoli walls in emphysema reduces the surface area available for oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange.

Independent assortment occurs during metaphase I when homologous chromosome pairs line up randomly at the cell’s equator. This randomness contributes to genetic variation because the distribution of maternal and paternal chromosomes into gametes is different each time meiosis occurs.

When a proton is emitted from the nucleus of an atom, the atomic number (Z) decreases by 1 because a proton has a positive charge, and it's effectively removing one positive charge from the nucleus. However, the atomic mass (A) remains the same because protons and neutrons contribute to the atomic mass, and the emission of a proton does not affect the number of neutrons.

The correct answer is D. Mitochondria are the cellular organelles responsible for the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) through the process of cellular respiration.

The correct answer is B. Facilitated diffusion is the passive movement of molecules, including water, across a membrane with the help of specific transport proteins. Water moves through specialized channels called aquaporins during facilitated diffusion.

The correct answer is B. When a volcano erupts, it releases built-up pressure and gases, similar to the fizzing of a can of soda when opened. Both involve the release of pressure and trapped substances, leading to an outward expulsion of materials.

The correct answer is A. This option describes a chemical reaction known as the reaction of water with sodium, producing hydrogen gas. Chemical reactions involve the breaking and forming of chemical bonds, and in this case, sodium reacts with water to produce hydrogen gas and sodium hydroxide.