The Present Day Himalayan Orogeny Is Considered Similar to the __________

question 64

Multiple Choice

The present day Himalayan orogeny is considered similar to the __________ orogeny.

• A)Appalachian
• B)Taconic
• C)Grenville
• D)Caledonian

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Definitions:

Ricin

A highly toxic protein derived from the seeds of the castor oil plant, Ricinus communis, used historically in bioterrorism and research.

DNA Template

A strand of DNA that serves as a guide for the synthesis of complementary RNA molecules during transcription.

Transcription

The process by which the information in a strand of DNA is copied into a new molecule of messenger RNA (mRNA).

Ribosomal Subunit

Components of the ribosome that work together in protein synthesis, with the smaller subunit binding to mRNA and the larger subunit binding tRNAs and catalyzing peptide bond formation.