Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE with Regard to Genes

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE with regard to genes and proteins?

• A)Genes act independently to translate the genetic code they carry into an individual's phenotype or physical features that are observable.
• B)Each gene is translated,in an automatic fashion,into one and only one protein.
• C)The translation of genes into proteins represents a collaborative process between genes and other factors within and outside the body.
• D)The Human Genome Project established the fact that humans had as many as 100,000 or more genes.

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Definitions:

Tetany

A medical condition characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, often resulting from low levels of calcium in the blood.

Hyperkalemia

A medical condition characterized by elevated levels of potassium in the blood, which can lead to cardiac problems and other health issues.

Cardiac System

Pertains to the heart and its associated blood vessels, functioning as the body's mechanism for delivering blood and nutrients throughout.

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)

A long, thin tube inserted through a vein in the arm, extending to the central veins near the heart, used for prolonged intravenous access.