A 54-Year-Old Female Was Recently Diagnosed with Degenerative Joint Disease

question 16

Multiple Choice

A 54-year-old female was recently diagnosed with degenerative joint disease.This condition is characterized by loss of:

• A) The epiphyses
• B) Articular cartilage
• C) Synovial fluid
• D) The joint capsule

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Definitions:

DNA Organization

The complex structuring of DNA within living cells to compactly store and manage genetic information.

Transformation

In genetics, the process by which genetic material is taken up by a cell from its surroundings, leading to a change in phenotype.

Horizontal Gene Transfers

Horizontal Gene Transfers are the movements of genetic material between organisms in a manner other than traditional reproduction, significantly contributing to genetic diversity and evolution.

DNA

DNA, short for deoxyribonucleic acid, transports the genetic codes necessary for the growth, evolution, functioning, and reproduction of all known organisms and a variety of viruses.