As Understood by Modern Geologists,the Principle of Uniformitarianism Implies That

question 47

Multiple Choice

As understood by modern geologists,the principle of uniformitarianism implies that

• A) the Earth has always had the same basic appearance that it has today.
• B) igneous,metamorphic,and sedimentary rocks are uniformly mixed throughout the crust.
• C) physical processes observed today (such as erosion and volcanic eruptions)have been active in the past at roughly the same rates.
• D) physical processes observed today (such as erosion and volcanic eruption)occurred much more rapidly in the past,quickly sculpting the Earth's surface.

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DNA Ligase

An enzyme that facilitates the joining of DNA strands together by catalyzing the formation of a phosphodiester bond.

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An enzyme that cuts DNA at specific recognition nucleotide sequences, widely used in molecular biology for DNA modification and cloning experiments.

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A molecule of DNA utilized to deliver genetic material into a cell, often used in genetic engineering and research to replicate or express particular genes.

DNA Polymerase

An enzyme that plays a crucial role in DNA replication and repair by assembling nucleotides to produce a new DNA strand.