Research Findings Indicate That Poor Academic Performance by Deaf Children

question 40

Multiple Choice

Research findings indicate that poor academic performance by deaf children is primarily due to their

• A) difficulties in reading and writing.
• B) high levels of frustration.
• C) lack of intelligence.
• D) poor relationships with teachers.

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Definitions:

AUG

A nucleotide sequence that serves as the start codon in mRNA, signaling the beginning of protein synthesis.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

mRNA

Messenger RNA, a type of RNA that carries instructions from DNA for the synthesis of proteins.

Transcription

The procedure that involves copying the details from a DNA strand into a newly formed molecule of messenger RNA (mRNA).