A gene can best be defined as ________.

A) a three-base triplet that specifies a particular amino acid
B) noncoding segments of DNA up to 100,000 nucleotides long
C) a segment of DNA that carries the instructions for one polypeptide chain
D) an RNA messenger that codes for a particular polypeptide


C) a segment of DNA that carries the instructions for one polypeptide chain

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A. no weight bearing B. water resistance is hard on the bones C. both A & B D. none of the above

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The hips are ________, or inferior, to the shoulders.

A) caudal B) ventral C) superficial D) dorsal E) cranial

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Norepinephrine is a catecholamine.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A college student had a depressed mood and trouble falling asleep. Which chemical neurotransmitter could cause such problems?

A. Acetylcholine B. Epinephrine C. Endorphins D. Serotonin

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