The Genetic Code Is Fairly Consistent Among All Organisms

question 29

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) trans -specific
• C) overlapping
• D) exceptional
• E) None of the answers listed is correct.

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Definitions:

Interventional Radiology

A subspecialty of radiology utilizing minimally invasive image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases in nearly every organ system.

Radioactive Substances

Materials containing unstable atoms that decay, emitting radiation in the form of alpha, beta, or gamma rays.

X-Rays

A form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than UV rays, capable of passing through many materials and used in medical imaging.

Body Cells

The basic structural, functional, and biological units of all known living organisms; fundamental components of tissue and organ systems.