Young Children Who Are Physically Active

question 112

Multiple Choice

Young children who are physically active

• A) tend to have physically active parents.
• B) are often diagnosed as hyperactive when they reach elementary school.
• C) are less likely to get into trouble because they burn off excess energy.
• D) outgrow it and become sedentary adults.

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Definitions:

mRNA Stability

The propensity of messenger RNA molecules to remain intact and usable for protein synthesis within a cell.

DNA

DNA, the molecule responsible for carrying genetic information critical for the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all recognized living organisms and numerous viruses.

Codon

A sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid or a start/stop signal in protein synthesis.

Nucleotides

The basic building blocks of DNA and RNA, composed of a sugar, a phosphate, and a nitrogenous base.