Write the Phrase as a Mathematical Expression

question 48

Multiple Choice

Write the phrase as a mathematical expression. Use x as the variable.
-The quotient of some number and 20

• A)20 - x
• B)20x
• D)20 + x

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Definitions:

Nucleic Acid Bases

The parts of DNA and RNA molecules that carry genetic information, specifically adenine, thymine (in DNA), cytosine, guanine, and uracil (in RNA).

Three-Base Combinations

Sequences of three nucleotide bases in DNA or RNA, known as codons, which specify the addition of a specific amino acid to a growing polypeptide chain during protein synthesis.

mRNA Transcript

The single-stranded RNA molecule copied from one of the DNA strands of a gene, which is used as a template for protein synthesis in the ribosome.

Human XYZ Gene

This term does not correspond with standard genetic nomenclature or recognized genes, suggesting it may not be a real key term.