The Biochemical Code for Eye Color Is Transmitted from Parents

question 126

Multiple Choice

The biochemical code for eye color is transmitted from parents to offspring by

• A) neurotransmitters.
• B) the placenta.
• C) epigenetic molecules.
• D) genes.

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Definitions:

Catalytic Hydrogenation

A chemical reaction that involves the addition of hydrogen to a compound, typically in the presence of a catalyst.

Unsaturated Fatty Acid

Fatty acids with one or more double bonds in their hydrocarbon chain, essential in the human diet.

Adipic Acid

An industrially significant dicarboxylic acid, used primarily in the production of nylon and other polymers.

Reagent

A substance or compound added to a system to cause a chemical reaction or test if a reaction occurs.