A Temporary Change in the Conformation of a Nitrogenous Base

question 49

Multiple Choice

A temporary change in the conformation of a nitrogenous base is called ________.

• A) Depurination
• B) A tautomeric shift
• C) Deamination
• D) None of the answers are correct

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Definitions:

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information via electrical and chemical signals.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex responsible for processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Wernicke's Area

A region in the brain's temporal lobe involved in the understanding of spoken language.

Motor Projection Area

A region of the brain involved in the planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements.