A Unit in Messenger RNA Consisting of a Set of Three

question 176

Multiple Choice

A unit in messenger RNA consisting of a set of three consecutive nucleotides is termed a(n)

• A)amino acid.
• B)tRNA.
• C)anticodon.
• D)codon.
• E)gene.

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Definitions:

Clan

A group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent, sharing a common ancestor and often organizing within larger tribal or social structures.

Ancestor

A person from whom one is descended, particularly from a distant past.

Kindred

A group of people related by blood or through marriage, often extended to include all relatives.

EGO

The part of the mind that mediates between the conscious and the unconscious and is responsible for reality testing and a sense of personal identity.