The process of converting a sequence of nucleotides in RNA into a protein is called
A) translation
B) transformation
C) transcription
D) encryption
A
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a. The train is moving at constant velocity. b. The train is speeding up. c. The train is slowing down. d. Whatever the cause, it cannot be any of the answers given.
Two very long parallel wires carry currents in the positive x direction. One wire (current = 15 A) is coincident with the x axis. The other wire (current = 50 A) passes through the point (0, 4.0 mm, 0). What is the magnitude of the magnetic field at the point (0, 0, 3.0 mm)?
a. 3.8 mT b. 2.7 mT c. 2.9 mT d. 3.0 mT e. 0.6 mT
The energy a white dwarf emits into space is
a. replaced by fusion of hydrogen atoms into helium. b. replaced by fusion of helium atoms into carbon. c. not replaced.
Star A has twice the absolute temperature of star B, but they both have the same radius. What is the ratio of star A’s power output to star B’s output due to electromagnetic radiation? The emissivity of both stars can be assumed to be 1
1.4 2.8 3.16 4.64