Transposable Elements

question 59

Multiple Choice

Transposable elements

• A) result from damage to the chromosomes by things like radiation.
• B) are DNA sequences that can "jump" within the genome.
• C) are another name for translocations.
• D) are segments of RNA found in chromosomes.
• E) are formed during transcription.

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Definitions:

Hybridized

Refers to the concept in chemistry where atomic orbitals mix to form new hybrid orbitals, which can explain the geometry of molecular bonding.

CNC Bond

A bond formation involving a carbon-nitrogen-carbon sequence, significant in the structure of various organic molecules.

Trimethylamine

A nitrogenous compound with the formula N(CH3)3, characterized by its strong fishy odor, commonly found in decaying animal tissue.

Orbital

A mathematical function that describes the wave-like behavior of either one electron or a pair of electrons in an atom.