Which Nation Replaced China as the Dominant Power in East

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which nation replaced China as the dominant power in East Asia beginning in 1899?

• A)Russia
• B)India
• C)Great Britain
• D)Japan
• E)The United States

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Definitions:

Initiator tRNA

A specialized transfer RNA that is charged with the amino acid methionine in eukaryotes (or a formylmethionine in prokaryotes) and plays a crucial role in the initiation of protein synthesis.

Start Codon

The codon AUG, which signals the beginning of translation of messenger RNA. Compare with stop codon.

Assembly

The process of putting together various parts or elements to form a complete unit or system, often used in manufacturing and production contexts.

Ribosome

A cellular structure that functions as the site of protein synthesis in the cell, translating mRNA into amino acid chains.