The Presence of Detectable Variation in the Genomes of Different

question 64

Multiple Choice

The presence of detectable variation in the genomes of different individuals of a population is termed:

• A) DNA sequencing.
• B) DNA electrophoresis.
• C) DNA tandem repeats.
• D) polymorphism.
• E) DNA profiling.

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Definitions:

Intramolecular

Describes forces or reactions occurring within a single molecule, as opposed to between different molecules.

Intermolecular Forces

The forces which mediate interaction between molecules, including hydrogen bonding, dipole-dipole interactions, and dispersion forces.

Physical Properties

These are characteristics of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing its identity, such as density, color, melting point, and boiling point.

Condensation Point

The temperature at which a gas becomes a liquid; the cooling point where gaseous substances convert into their liquid state.