Watson and Crick Describe the Relationship Between _____ as a Directional

question 30

Multiple Choice

Watson and Crick describe the relationship between _____ as a directional flow of information called the "central dogma".

• A)nucleic acids and proteins
• B)enzymes and proteins
• C)peptides and polypeptides
• D)DNA and RNA

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Definitions:

Acid-Base Balance

The homeostatic regulation of the pH levels in the body fluids, essential for maintaining vital bodily functions.

Carbonic Acid

A weak acid formed in solution when carbon dioxide is dissolved in water, playing a critical role in the buffering system of the blood.

Acid-Base Balance

The mechanism by which the human body maintains its blood pH within a narrow range, crucial for normal bodily functions.

Metabolic Acidosis

A condition characterized by a deficiency of bicarbonate ions in the body in relation to the amount of carbonic acid in the body, in which the pH falls to lower than 7.35.