Which of the Following Is True of the Work of Gregor

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the work of Gregor Mendel?

• A) He was the pioneer of the Human Genome Project.
• B) He described the double-helical structure of DNA.
• C) He discovered the laws of genetics in the year 1865.
• D) He discovered that DNA is the genetic material in living beings.
• E) He proposed the concept of the genetic code.

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Definitions:

Respiratory Capacity

The total amount of air the lungs can hold, encompassing tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, expiratory reserve volume, and residual volume.

Vital Capacity (VC)

The maximum amount of air a person can exhale after a maximum inhalation, measuring lung health and function.

Pulmonary Fibrosis

A lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred, leading to severe breathing difficulties.

Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)

The maximum volume of air that can be inhaled beyond the normal tidal volume inhalation, used in pulmonary function testing.