A Network Switch

question 18

Multiple Choice

A network switch

• A) is the simplest connection device.
• B) sends data only to data-directed devices.
• C) is a wired connection from one network to another.
• D) is a device that directs portions of messages to intended targets.

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Definitions:

Leading Strand

The leading strand is the strand of DNA which is synthesized continuously during DNA replication, in the direction of the replication fork.

Polynucleotide Strand

A polymer consisting of many nucleotide units, constituting a portion of a nucleic acid molecule.

Nucleotides

The building blocks of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

Okazaki Fragments

Short sequences of DNA nucleotides which are synthesized discontinuously and later linked together to form the lagging strand in DNA replication.