Which of the Following Terms Refers to an Interdisciplinary Field

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to an interdisciplinary field that uses computer programs to compare genes of different species?

• A) annotation
• B) bioinformatics
• C) open reading frames (ORFs)
• D) sequence homology
• E) computer analysis

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Definitions:

Estrogen Hormone Therapy

A treatment involving the use of estrogen hormones to relieve symptoms associated with menopause and to reduce the risk of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

Abbreviation

The process of shortening something, usually a word or phrase, by omitting letters or using initial letters instead.

Colles Fracture

A type of fracture of the distal radius in the forearm with dorsal (posterior) displacement of the wrist and hand.

Distal End

The part of any structure further away from the center of the body or point of attachment.