Proteins and Nucleic Acids Absorb Light Maximally at 260 Nm;

question 44

True/False

Proteins and nucleic acids absorb light maximally at 260 nm; hence, proteins protect cells from UV effects.

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Definitions:

Alimentary Canal

The alimentary canal is the whole passage along which food passes through the body from mouth to anus, including the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, digesting and absorbing food along the way.

Esophagus

The muscular tube that transports food from the throat to the stomach by a series of coordinated muscle movements.

Oral Cavity

The mouth’s interior space, including the lips, gums, front portion of the tongue, and teeth, which plays a role in speech, digestion, and respiration.

Splenic Flexure

The part of the large intestine that connects the transverse colon to the descending colon, located near the spleen.