Nucleic Acids Are Broken Down into

question 66

Multiple Choice

Nucleic acids are broken down into

• A)amino acids and phosphates.
• B)sugar,phosphate,and nitrogen bases.
• C)nitrogen bases,sugar,and glucose.
• D)fatty acids,amino acids,and sugar

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Definitions:

Drives

Biological needs that motivate an organism to fulfill them, such as hunger, thirst, or the need for warmth.

Genetic Variability

The diversity in gene frequencies within a population, leading to differences in traits and potentially in susceptibility to diseases.

Gene Pool

The complete set of genetic information within all the individuals of a population, species, or a particular group.

Beneficial Mutations

genetic mutations that result in advantageous traits or abilities, enhancing an organism's survival or reproduction.