The Resting Heart Rate for an Athlete, When Compared to That

question 60

Multiple Choice

The resting heart rate for an athlete, when compared to that of untrained individuals, is:

• A)lower.
• B)higher.
• C)not significantly different.
• D)highly variable.

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Definitions:

DNA Polymerase

DNA Polymerase is an enzyme that synthesizes DNA molecules from deoxyribonucleotides, the building blocks of DNA, playing a critical role in DNA replication and repair.

Enzyme

Protein or RNA that speeds up a reaction without being changed by it.

Reverse Transcriptase

An enzyme that synthesizes DNA from an RNA template, essential in the replication of retroviruses.

Single-stranded DNA

A structure of DNA consisting of only one strand as opposed to the normal double-stranded DNA, often used in various biotechnological processes.