Which Portion of DNA Serves as the Starting Point for a Gene

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which portion of DNA serves as the starting point for a gene?

• A)promoter
• B)nucleotide cap
• C)codon
• D)transcript
• E)polymerase

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Definitions:

Sensory Receptor

A specialized neuron that detects a specific type of stimulus and converts it into an electrical signal in the nervous system.

Signal Detection Theory

A means to quantify the ability to discern between information-bearing patterns and random patterns that distract from the information.

Stimulus

Any object or event that elicits a sensory or behavioral response in an organism.

Just Noticeable Difference (jnd)

The minimum amount by which stimulus intensity must be changed in order to produce a noticeable variation in sensory experience.