Which of the Following Are Incorrectly Paired

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are incorrectly paired?

• A) heroin − premature births and low birth weight
• B) thalidomide − babies born without toes
• C) accutane − associated with malformations of the brain
• D) cocaine − constricts fetal arteries, which leads to retarded development
• E) cigarette smoking − an addiction to nicotine

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Definitions:

DNA Called Genes

Segments of DNA that carry the genetic information necessary for the coding of proteins and are inherited from one generation to another.

Chromosomes

Filamentous entities situated in the nucleus of both animal and plant cells, composed of protein and a solitary DNA molecule, responsible for transmitting genetic data.

Segments

Divisions or parts of a whole, often used in reference to parts of organizations, markets, or society.

Interaction

The interplay that occurs when the effect of one factor (such as environment) depends on another factor (such as heredity).