What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

a) it binds free amino acids and delivers them to the ribosome to be added to a growing protein chain
b) it opens the DNA helix and reads the bases from one strand of DNA
c) it carries the genetic code from nucleus to the cytoplasm
d) it stays within the nucleus and serves as the template for transcription


c) it carries the genetic code from the nucleus to the cytoplasm

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In controlling micturation:

A. sympathetic and somatic nerves act synergistically B. sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves act synergistically C. parasympathetic and somatic nerves act synergistically D. sympathetic, parasympathetic, and somatic nerves all act synergistically

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What spinal cord injury is characterized by motor loss on the same side as the injury, but below the lesion?

A) Central cord syndrome B) Brown-Séquard syndrome C) Anterior cord syndrome D) Posterior cord syndrome

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What is the posterior side of the patella called?

A) sural B) crural C) antecubital D) popliteal

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