Genes

question 10

Multiple Choice

Genes

• A)A set of 46 rod-like structures in the nucleus of a cell composed of DNA and protein
• B)Specific units of DNA that determine and transmit hereditary characteristics from parent to offspring
• C)Carry DNA's instructions for protein formation
• D)Structural,functional or metabolic abnormalities

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Definitions:

Equator

An imaginary line around the Earth equidistant from the North and South Poles, dividing the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Heat And Dryness

Environmental conditions characterized by elevated temperatures and low humidity, which can stress living organisms and ecosystems.

Desert

Ecological biome characterized by a limited amount of rainfall; deserts have hot days and cool nights.

Plants And Animals

Distinct groups of living organisms; plants are primarily photosynthetic eukaryotes, while animals are multicellular eukaryotes with varied dietary habits.