A Group or Block of Nucleotides That Tends to Be

question 20

Multiple Choice

A group or block of nucleotides that tends to be inherited together is called a:

• A)genome
• B)haplotype
• C)DNA cluster
• D)genomic

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Definitions:

Sex Hormones

Hormones that are primarily involved in the development and regulation of sexual characteristics and reproductive functions.

Appositional Bone Growth

The process by which new bone tissue is added on the surface of existing bones, contributing to the increase in bone diameter.

Parathyroid Hormone

A hormone released by the parathyroid glands that regulates serum calcium levels through its effects on bone, kidney, and intestinal calcium absorption.

Endochondral Ossification

Endochondral ossification is a process during fetal development where cartilage is progressively replaced by bone, forming most of the skeletal structure.