Match Each Definition to the Correct Term

question 29

Multiple Choice

Match each definition to the correct term
-Ultraviolet light can cause this potentially deadly skin disease.

• A)Skin cancer
• B)Carbon footprint
• C)Age structure
• D)Emigration
• E)Desertification
• F)Chlorofluorocarbon
• G)Ozone
• H)Carrying capacity
• I)Density-dependent
• J)Death rate

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Definitions:

Chromosome Region

A specific segment of a chromosome where genes are located.

Exons

Portions of a gene that are transcribed and translated into proteins, interspersed with noncoding sequences called introns.

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis, involving the extraction of a small amount of amniotic fluid from the uterus to test for genetic abnormalities and infections.

Amniotic Fluid

The protective liquid contained within the amniotic sac of pregnant females, surrounding and cushioning the fetus.