Within Dysfunctional Families, Such as Those in Which at Least

question 55

Multiple Choice

Within dysfunctional families, such as those in which at least one parent is an alcoholic, family members occupy specific roles. Which of the following does NOT describe one of these roles?

• A) The family mascot, or family clown, will usually do anything for a laugh or to gain attention.
• B) The lost child is someone who runs away and brings attention to the family.
• C) The family hero in this family, is super responsible, an over achiever, and needs everyone's approval.
• D) The scapegoat in this family is viewed as a troublemaker, whose visible traits include hostility, defiance, and sullenness.
• FILL-IN-THE-BLANK

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Definitions:

Polysome

A complex formed by multiple ribosomes simultaneously translating a single mRNA strand during protein synthesis.

Ribosomes

Molecular machines within cells that synthesize proteins by translating mRNA sequences into polypeptide chains.

mRNA

Messenger RNA is a type of RNA that conveys genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it specifies the amino acid sequence of the protein products of gene expression.

DNA Template

A strand of DNA that serves as a guide for the synthesis of complementary RNA or DNA strands.