It Is Discovered That a Chromosome from the Cells of a Particular

question 27

Essay

It is discovered that a chromosome from the cells of a particular organism is made up of a strand of DNA that is 500 base pairs long. If 30% of the DNA molecule is determined to be made up of adenine, how many of the bases would you expect to be guanine?

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Definitions:

Motor Action

The process of initiating, guiding, and executing physical movements through muscle activation.

Ataxia

A neurological sign consisting of lack of voluntary coordination of muscle movements, which can include gait abnormality, speech changes, and abnormalities in eye movements.

Primary Somatosensory Cortex

The area of the brain responsible for processing somatic sensations, allowing for the perception of tactile stimuli.