A Segment of DNA That Specifies a Sequence of Amino

question 18

Multiple Choice

A segment of DNA that specifies a sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide is called a(n) ____________.  

• A) codon
• B) intron
• C) messenger
• D) gene
• E) enzyme

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Definitions:

Active Listening

A method of listening that involves paying full attention, understanding, responding, and remembering what is being said.

Synonymous

Having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language.

Nonverbal Visual Cues

Signals or messages conveyed through body language, facial expressions, and eye movements, rather than words.

Postural Shifts

Changes in body position or posture that can indicate feelings, attitudes, or the state of an interaction.