Which of the Following Is a Definition of a Codon

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a definition of a codon?

• A) a complimentary pair of hydrogen bonded bases in RNA
• B) a sequence of three bases on RNA that directs incorporation of a specific amino acid into a protein
• C) a complex between DNA and RNA
• D) RNA found in the ribosome, the site in cells where synthesis of proteins takes place

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Definitions:

Epididymis

A coiled tube located at the back of the testicle that stores and carries sperm.

Penile Erection

The physiological response wherein the penis becomes firm and enlarged due to increased blood flow, typically associated with sexual arousal.

Nitric Oxide

A gaseous molecule involved in various bodily functions, including blood vessel dilation and neurotransmission, playing a key role in sexual arousal.

Mons Veneris

The pubic mound; literally, “mountain of Venus.” Also known as mons pubis.