The Genetic Code Is Fairly Consistent Among All Organisms

question 39

Multiple Choice

The genetic code is fairly consistent among all organisms.The term often used to describe such consistency in the code is ________.

• A) universal
• B) exceptional
• C) trans-specific
• D) overlapping
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Teeth

Hard, calcified structures in the mouths of many organisms that are primarily used for biting and chewing food.

Peristalsis

Contractions that propel food through the digestive tract.

Digestive System

The group of organs responsible for breaking down food into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cellular repair.

Circular Muscles

Muscles that are shaped in rings and typically found in various body systems, responsible for controlling the passage of substances by contraction and relaxation.