If the Line Passing Through the Points (1, A) and (3

question 79

Multiple Choice

If the line passing through the points (1, a) and (3, -6) is parallel to the line passing through the points (6, 8) and (0, a + 14) , what is the value of a?

• A) -6
• B) -10
• C) -3
• D) -4
• E) -7

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Definitions:

Transcription

The process by which the genetic information encoded in DNA is copied into messenger RNA, leading to protein synthesis.

tRNA Triplet

A sequence of three nucleotides in transfer RNA that corresponds to a complementary codon in messenger RNA during protein synthesis.

mRNA

Messenger RNA, a type of RNA that conveys genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

Codon

A sequence of three nucleotides in DNA or RNA that specifies the addition of a specific amino acid during protein synthesis.