Which of the Following Is a Major Public Health Problem

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major public health problem because, if left untreated, causes damage to the blood vessels throughout the body especially the eyes and kidneys?

• A) Diabetes
• B) Hypertension
• C) Atherosclerosis
• D) Hyperthyroidism

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Definitions:

Translation

The conversion of information provided by mRNA into a specific sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain; process also requires transfer RNA and ribosomes.

Aminoacyl-tRNA Synthetases

Enzymes that play a crucial role in protein synthesis by attaching the appropriate amino acid to its corresponding transfer RNA (tRNA).

Covalent Bonds

Chemical bonds formed by the sharing of one or more pairs of electrons between atoms, contributing to molecule stability.

tRNA

Transfer RNA (tRNA) is a type of RNA that helps decode a messenger RNA (mRNA) sequence into a protein during protein synthesis.