In Addition to Coding for the Amino Acid Methionine, What

question 52

Multiple Choice

In addition to coding for the amino acid methionine, what function does the codon AUG serve?

• A) start signal
• B) recognition site for RNA polymerase
• C) marker for introns
• D) causes "wobble"
• E) termination signal

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Definitions:

Trachea

The windpipe, a tube extending from the larynx towards the lungs, providing the passage of air to the respiratory system.

Larynx

The part of the respiratory tract located in the neck that houses the vocal cords and is involved in breathing, speech, and swallowing.

Conchae

Curved bones in the nasal cavity that help to filter, warm, and moisten the air before it enters the lungs.

Tracheotomy

A surgically made opening in the trachea through which a person will breathe.