An Intron Is a Section of _________

question 3

Multiple Choice

An intron is a section of _________ .

• A)protein that is clipped out posttranslationally
• B)the transfer RNA tRNA)that binds to mRNA codon
• C)DNA that is removed during DNA processing
• D)RNA that is removed during RNA processing
• E)the carbohydrate that serves as a signal for RNA transport

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Definitions:

Whale Intermediates

Transitional fossil forms that provide evidence for the evolutionary lineage of whales from land-dwelling mammals.

Four-Legged

Pertaining to organisms, primarily terrestrial vertebrates, that have four limbs, a characteristic feature of tetrapods including mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.

Land Dwelling Mammals

Mammals that primarily inhabit terrestrial environments, as opposed to aquatic or aerial settings, adapted to various landscapes including forests, deserts, and mountains.

Ocean Islands

Ocean islands are landforms that rise from the ocean floor and are not connected to a continent, often formed by volcanic activity.