A Colonoscopy Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

A colonoscopy is:

• A) an incision into the colon.
• B) making an artificial opening into the colon.
• C) an X-ray of the colon.
• D) a visual exam of the colon with an instrument.

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Definitions:

Arabidopsis

A small flowering plant used extensively in the study of genetics, molecular biology, and plant sciences due to its relatively simple genome and short life cycle.

Monopteros Gene

A gene in Arabidopsis thaliana that plays a crucial role in the development of the root apical meristem and axial pattern formation.

Vascular Cambium

A layer of plant tissue located between the xylem and the phloem in the stems and roots of vascular plants, responsible for secondary growth.

Trichomes

Hair-like outgrowths on plants that serve various functions, including protection against herbivory and desiccation, and sometimes play a role in reproduction.