Classification

question 77

Multiple Choice

Classification. The following are chemical functional groups that may be part of a biologically active molecule. Answer the questions by matching the items with the most appropriate group.
-The aldehyde group in simple sugars

• A)-COOH
• B)-CH₃
• C)-NH₂
• D)-OH
• F)-PO₄-
• G)-CHO

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Definitions:

Codons

Sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that specify the addition of a specific amino acid during protein synthesis, or signal the end of protein synthesis.

Cultural Processes

the dynamic mechanisms through which cultures are formed, maintained, and transformed over time, including adaptation, innovation, and communication.

Environmental Adaptation

The process by which organisms adjust to changes in their habitat or environment, often resulting in biological or behavioral changes.

Natural Selection

A fundamental mechanism of evolution, where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce more successfully.