For a neutral atom the # - #
a. proteins, neutrons
b. neutrons, electrons
c. protons, electrons
d. none of the above

c. Protons, electrons

Explanation:

 The number of these electrons in a neutral atom is equivalent to the number of protons.  

Since protons have positive charge, they balanace the negative charge of electrons. Electrons have same level of charge per particle as a proton.

Neutrons posses no charge, so in a "neutral atom" the number of proton is equal to that of electrons, othermeans it will not be neutral.

When a electron is removed by natural or artificaial means , an ion results which is an electrically charged particle. It also happens some atoms take additonal electrons once they were previously neutral. They can also lose electrons and become positively charged,

the relative standard reduction potential of the half-cell in which reduction occurs; more positive than the other half-cell. reduction is a chemical process in which electrons are added to an atom or an ion; it always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent.

as the gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. however, for this, the gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.  

first, is that they possess huge bodies, and can consume greater concentrations of food during a small period. secondly, they require to feed infrequently as they can accumulate fat in their tails. ultimately, their rate of metabolism is very low, so that they can burn their reservoirs of fat gradually.