Consider the Structures Below

question 45

Multiple Choice

Consider the structures below.Which of the structures II-VI are epimers of I?

• A)II
• B)III and IV
• C)IV
• D)V
• E)VI

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Definitions:

Molecular Evolution

The process by which genetic material undergoes changes in its molecular structure and sequences over generations.

BRCA1 Gene

A gene that produces a protein responsible for repairing DNA, where mutations can lead to an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

Chromosome

A long, continuous thread of DNA that contains numerous genes and regulatory information, present in the nucleus of most living cells.

BRCA1 Gene

A gene that produces a protein playing a key role in repairing damaged DNA; mutations in BRCA1 can significantly increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.