Which of the Following Descriptions Characterizes Infectious Diseases

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following descriptions characterizes infectious diseases?

• A) occur as a result of lifestyle choices
• B) caused by a genetic predisposition
• C) considered a disease of old age
• D) transmitted through air, water, or food

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Definitions:

Cancerous

Pertaining to cancer; describes cells that are malignant, characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.

Supercoiling

The over- or under-winding of DNA's double helix, affecting its access for replication, transcription, and repair processes.

Sugar-Phosphate Bonds

Covalent bonds that connect sugar and phosphate molecules, forming the backbone of nucleic acid structures like DNA and RNA.

Okazaki Fragments

Short sequences of DNA nucleotides synthesized discontinuously and later linked together to form the lagging strand during DNA replication.