Genes Are Composed of

question 424

Multiple Choice

Genes are composed of

• A) chromosomes.
• B) deoxyribonucleic acid.
• C) genotypes.
• D) heterozygous traits.

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Definitions:

Steroid Hormones

Lipid-soluble hormones derived from cholesterol that regulate a variety of physiological functions including metabolism, immune response, and reproduction.

Cholesterol

A type of lipid that is essential for the formation of cell membranes, production of hormones, and synthesis of vitamin D, among other functions.

Gonadal Hormones

Steroid hormones produced by the gonads (ovaries and testes) that play key roles in reproductive functions and secondary sexual characteristics.

Reproductive Functions

Biological and physiological processes related to the reproduction and propagation of species.