The Genetic Code Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

The genetic code is:

• A)different in different organisms.
• B)read in sets of three bases called codons.
• C)used during the translation of DNA to mRNA.

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Definitions:

Empiricism

A philosophical stance that emphasizes the role of empirical evidence in the formation of ideas, rather than innate ideas or traditions.

AIDS Virus

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS, a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition affecting the immune system.

Infected Body Fluids

Bodily substances that contain pathogens and can transmit diseases to others if they come into contact with mucous membranes or open wounds.

Anal Intercourse

A form of sexual activity that involves the insertion of the penis into the anus of a partner.