The Protein Amino Acid Sequence, the RNA Base Sequence, and the DNA

question 11

Multiple Choice

The protein amino acid sequence, the RNA base sequence, and the DNA base sequence are interrelated. Which of the following descriptions is correct?

• A) The RNA base sequence determines the DNA base sequence which, in turn, determines the protein amino acid sequence.
• B) The DNA base sequence determines the RNA base sequence which, in turn, determines the protein amino acid sequence.
• C) The DNA base sequence determines the protein amino acid sequence which, in turn, determines the RNA base sequence.
• D) The RNA base sequence determines the protein amino acid sequence which, in turn, determines the DNA base sequence.
• E) None of these choices is correct.

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Definitions:

Significant Influence

The power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of an investee but not control those policies. It is often evidenced by ownership of 20% to 50% of the voting stock of the investee.

Net Income

The residual financial gain of a company post all expenditures and taxes being deducted from its revenues.

Book Value

The value left over from a company’s assets once its obligations are deducted, as listed on the balance sheet.

Significant Influence

The power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of an investee but not control those policies.