The Total Number of Different Three-Base Combinations of the Four

question 10

Multiple Choice

The total number of different three-base combinations of the four nucleic acid bases is:

• A) 12
• B) 16
• C) 20
• D) 64
• E) 256

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Definitions:

Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)

A medical condition characterized by a prolonged fever of at least three weeks duration without an established cause after initial investigation.

Febrile

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Afebrile

A term describing an individual not having a fever, indicating an absence of elevated body temperature.

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