Figure 133 Below Provides Examples of Various Types of Sequences That

question 111

Multiple Choice

Figure 13.3 below provides examples of various types of sequences that can be found in a segment of double-stranded DNA. Which one of the following is MOST likely to be protein-coding?

• A)noncoding RNA
• B)single-copy gene
• C)dispersed repeat
• D)tandem repeat
• E)simple-sequence repeat

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Definitions:

Asexual Propagation

A method of reproducing new plants from the existing plant's parts rather than from seeds, involving processes such as cutting, grafting, or layering.

α-Amylase

An enzyme that breaks down starches into sugars and is found in saliva and pancreatic fluid, aiding in the digestive process.

Gibberellin

A plant hormone that promotes growth and influences various developmental processes, including stem elongation, germination, and flowering.

Senescence

The process of aging where cells lose the ability to divide, grow, and function, leading to the eventual death of the cell.