Nucleotides

question 75

Multiple Choice

Nucleotides

• A) are the building blocks of proteins.
• B) are involved in every chemical reaction in the cell.
• C) form physical structures such as hair.
• D) are the building blocks of nucleic acids.

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Definitions:

Hormones

Biological chemicals that serve as messengers, coordinating bodily functions by transmitting signals from one cell to another.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland at the base of the brain that produces hormones influencing various bodily functions.

Hypothalamus

A crucial part of the brain that regulates many bodily functions such as temperature, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms.

Metabolization

The biological process of converting substances into metabolites, crucial for the elimination of drugs or toxins from the body.