Which of the Following Is NOT a Recent Discovery That

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recent discovery that has had a huge impact on the understanding of microbiology?

• A)Restriction enzymes
• B)PCR technique
• C)Biofilms
• D)Small RNAs
• E)All are significant discoveries.

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Organic molecules that unite to create proteins, acting as the foundational elements of life.

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.