The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph

question 38

Multiple Choice

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for run-ons, comma splices, semicolon errors, relative pronoun errors, and -ING modifier errors. Identify the type of each error in each sentence, or select "correct" if the sentence is free of errors.
-Monarchs are only five inches across and weigh only a fiftieth of an ounce however they travel thousands of miles.

• A) correct
• B) run-on
• C) comma splice
• D) semicolon error
• E) relative pronoun error
• F) -ING modifier error

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Definitions:

Tripeptide

A peptide consisting of three amino acids linked together by peptide bonds, important in various biological processes.

Chymotrypsin

Chymotrypsin is a digestive enzyme that breaks down proteins in the small intestine.

Peptide

A short chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, forming the building blocks of proteins.

Ninhydrin

A chemical reagent used to detect amino acids and proteins by producing a deep blue-violet color.