In Early England, the Sheriff Was Responsible for Which of the Following

question 17

Multiple Choice

In early England, the sheriff was responsible for which of the following tasks?

• A)He maintained law and order in the tithings.
• B)He presided over court proceedings of civil disputes.
• C)He collected taxes and served as magistrate.
• D)He conducted preliminary hearings to determine cause of death and the party responsible for it.

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Definitions:

DNA Replication

The biological process of producing two identical replicas of DNA from one original DNA molecule, essential for cell division.

Complementary Base Pairing

The pairing of bases by hydrogen bond formation in double-stranded nucleic acids according to the base pairing rules: adenine pairs with thymine (in DNA) or uracil (in RNA), and guanine pairs with cytosine.

Purines

A group of heterocyclic aromatic organic compounds, including adenine and guanine, that are key components of DNA and RNA.

Pyrimidines

A type of organic compound, characterized by a single six-membered ring, that includes cytosine, thymine, and uracil, essential components of nucleic acids.