The Genetic Code Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

The genetic code is

• A) read in sets of three bases called codons.
• B) used during the translation of DNA to mRNA.
• C) a set of two base sequences coding for each amino acid.
• D) different in different organisms.

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Definitions:

Dermis

The thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that forms the true skin, containing blood capillaries, nerve endings, sweat glands, and hair follicles.

Subcutaneous

Pertaining to or situated under the skin, often referring to a layer of tissue or a route for medication administration.

Hypodermis

The innermost and thickest layer of the skin, containing fat and connective tissue that insulates the body.

Rule Of Nines

A method used in medical fields to estimate the total body surface area affected by burns, dividing the body into sections each representing approximately 9%.