Match the terms or abbreviations with their correct descriptions/definitions.

-Cellular substance, ribonucleic acid, that is important in protein synthesis

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Match the terms or abbreviations with their correct descriptions/definitions.

-Cellular substance, ribonucleic acid, that is important in protein synthesis

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RNA is a cellular substance that is important in protein synthesis.

Answer: B
 DNA is the genetic material that carries the instructions for the development and function of living organisms.

Answer: C
 Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

Answer: D
 A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to alterations in cell function and potentially lead to cancer.

Answer: E
 An oncogene is a gene that has the potential to cause normal cells to become cancerous.

Answer: F
 Radiation is a form of energy that can cause damage to DNA and potentially lead to cancer.

Answer: H
 Ultraviolet radiation is a type of radiation that can cause direct damage to DNA and increase the risk of skin cancer.

Answer: I
 A virus is a microscopic infectious agent that replicates inside living cells and can cause disease in humans and animals.

Match the Terms or Abbreviations with Their Correct Descriptions/definitions