If You Compared the DNA Sequence of a Gene with the Sequence

question 10

Multiple Choice

If you compared the DNA sequence of a gene with the sequence of the mature mRNA that was transcribed from the gene you would find

• A) the mRNA is shorter because each codon of three bases encodes only one amino acid.
• B) the mRNA is shorter because it does not contain introns.
• C) the mRNA is longer because each codon of one amino acid encodes three bases.
• D) both are the same length.
• E) the mRNA is shorter because it does not contain exons.

Understand the concept of developmental norms and their significance.

Recognize the risks associated with prenatal and postnatal exposure to environmental pollutants.

Appreciate the complexity of development, including Erikson’s psychosocial stages.

Understand the key risk factors and preventive measures for common joint and flexibility-related conditions.

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Definitions:

ATP Production

The process by which cells generate adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that provides energy for many cellular processes, primarily through cellular respiration or photosynthesis.

Mismatched

Refers to elements that are not in agreement or are ill-suited to one another.

Stroma

The supportive framework of a biological cell, tissue, or organ, often referring to the connective, functional tissue of an organ as opposed to its parenchyma.

Mitochondria

Organelles found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells, responsible for producing energy through the process of oxidative phosphorylation.