Which part of the PNS prepares the body for physical activity or fight or flight?

A. Somatomotor
B. Sympathetic
C. Parasympathetic
D. Autonomic


Answer: B

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When the ribosome reaches a stop codon, its A site binds a protein called a release factor instead of a tRNA. the release factor causes the finished protein to break away from the ribosome. which step of translation does this describe?

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