Crick and His Colleagues Proposed That the Genetic Code Consists

question 39

Multiple Choice

Crick and his colleagues proposed that the genetic code consists of a series of blocks of information,called ________,each corresponding to one amino acid in an encoded protein.

• A)alleles
• B)codons
• C)genes
• D)polypeptides

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Definitions:

U.S. Poverty Rate

The proportion of the population in the United States living below the poverty line, as defined by the federal government.

Non-cash Benefits

Forms of compensation provided to employees or beneficiaries that are not paid out in cash, such as health insurance, pensions, and company cars.

Poverty Rate

The percentage of the population whose income falls below the poverty line, indicating the proportion of people living in poverty.

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