When a Gene Is Activated,it Provides the Code for Protein

question 105

Multiple Choice

When a gene is activated,it provides the code for protein molecules.These molecules are the body's

• A) blueprints.
• B) transcript.
• C) instruction manual.
• D) building blocks.

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Definitions:

Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body, connecting veins and arteries and facilitating the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and tissues.

SA Node

The sinoatrial node, a group of cells in the right atrium of the heart that acts as a natural pacemaker, initiating the heart's electrical impulses.

AV Node

The AV Node, or Atrioventricular Node, is a part of the heart's electrical system that acts as a gatekeeper, controlling the electrical impulses between the atria and ventricles.

Cardiac Conduction

The process by which the heart's electrical system transmits signals, leading to muscle contraction and heartbeats.