Select the Most Correct Statement Regarding Nucleic Acids

question 99

Multiple Choice

Select the most correct statement regarding nucleic acids.

• A) Three forms exist: DNA, RNA, and tDNA.
• B) RNA is a long, single- stranded molecule made up of the bases A, T, G, and C.
• C) tDNA is considered a molecular slave of DNA during protein synthesis.
• D) DNA is a long, double- stranded molecule made up of A, T, G, and C bases.

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Definitions:

Chemical Digestion

The process through which complex food molecules are broken down into simpler ones by enzymatic actions, making nutrients available for absorption.

Jejunum

The middle section of the small intestine in humans, responsible for nutrient absorption and digestion.

Rugae

The folds in the mucous membrane of the stomach, which allow for expansion as the stomach fills.

Hydrolysis

A process where water is utilized to decompose a specific substance by breaking its bonds.