Which of the Following Can Cause Birth Defects

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can cause birth defects?

• A) chickenpox
• B) measles
• C) roseola
• D) smallpox
• E) rubella

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Definitions:

UAA

One of the three stop codons in the genetic code that signals the end of protein synthesis.

Eukaryotic Transcripts

The RNA molecules resulting from transcription in eukaryotic cells, including both coding mRNA and non-coding RNA.

Modified

Changed in form or character; not originally in its natural or intended state, often through human intervention.

Transcription

The act of transcribing a portion of DNA into RNA.