Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Genetic Code

Anatomy & Physiology

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Genetic Code

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Multiple Choice

Bacteria can transcribe and translate human genes to produce functional human proteins because __________.

bacterial ribosomes and eukaryotic ribosomes are identical

eukaryotes do not really need a nucleus

bacterial and eukaryotic RNA polymerases are identical

the genetic code is nearly universal

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Understand that the genetic code is a set of rules by which information encoded in genetic material (DNA or RNA sequences) is translated into proteins by living cells.

Recognize that the genetic code is nearly universal, meaning that almost all organisms use the same genetic code to translate mRNA into proteins.

Consider that this universality allows for the expression of human genes in bacteria, as the codons in mRNA are interpreted in the same way by both bacterial and human ribosomes.

Acknowledge that while there are differences in the machinery (e.g., ribosomes and RNA polymerases) between bacteria and eukaryotes, the fundamental process of translation is guided by the same genetic code.

Conclude that the ability of bacteria to produce functional human proteins is due to the shared genetic code, not because of identical ribosomes or RNA polymerases.