The A, T, C, and G Molecules in DNA Code

question 27

Multiple Choice

The A, T, C, and G molecules in DNA code for the synthesis of:

• A) genes.
• B) amino acids.
• C) chromosomes.
• D) proteins.

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Definitions:

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells (neurons) that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons or muscles.

Dendrites

The branched extensions of neurons that receive electrical impulses from other nerve cells, facilitating inter-neuronal communication.

Synapses

The junctions between neurons that allow for the transmission of electrical or chemical signals across the nervous system.

Transitional Exuberance

A period marked by rapid neuronal growth and connectivity in early development, leading to an abundance of synaptic connections.