Which of the Following Is a Double-Helix-Shaped Molecule That Contains

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a double-helix-shaped molecule that contains genetic information?

• A) chromosome
• B) genotype
• C) DNA
• D) gene

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Definitions:

Diametral Pitches

Diametral pitches refer to the number of teeth per inch of the diameter of a gear, which determines the size of the teeth and the pitch of the gear.

Ratchet Wheel

A wheel or gear with teeth cut in a way that allows motion in one direction only, often used in mechanisms requiring incremental movement.

Pawl

A mechanical component that engages with another component to prevent motion in one direction, or to drive a mechanism intermittently.

Center

The point that is equally distant from all points on the circumference of a circle or the surface of a sphere; in geometry, it's the midpoint of any shape or object.