The Skin of Most Fruits Is Technically the

question 17

Multiple Choice

The skin of most fruits is technically the

• A) endocarp.
• B) pericarp.
• C) exocarp.
• D) mesocarp.
• E) dermocarp.

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Definitions:

DNA Molecule

The carrier of genetic information, consisting of two long chains of nucleotides twisted into a double helix.

Promoter

In DNA, a sequence that is a site where RNA polymerase binds and begins transcription.

Codons

Sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that specify the addition of a specific amino acid or the termination of translation.

Amino Acid

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, necessary for the growth and repair of body tissues.