In 2013 the Top Three Leading Causes of Death in the United

question 17

Multiple Choice

In 2013 the top three leading causes of death in the United States were ____.

• A) drowning, suicide, and choking
• B) diabetes, lung disease, and car accidents
• C) heart disease, cancer, and respiratory diseases
• D) AIDS, autoimmune disorders, and brain injury

---

Definitions:

Nucleotides

The basic building blocks of nucleic acids, like DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

Codon

Sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA or DNA that codes for a specific amino acid in a protein.

mRNA

Messenger RNA, a form of RNA that carries genetic information from the DNA to the ribosome, where it can be translated into a protein.

Nucleotides

Organic molecules that serve as the building blocks of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA.