Research Suggests Which of the Following Is Primarily to Blame

question 5

Multiple Choice

Research suggests which of the following is primarily to blame for misinformation spreading easily?

• A)lack of exposure to other sources of information
• B)a failure of by the news to cover both sides of a story equally
• C)a growing disinterest in seeking out news items
• D)the growing public gap in access to more advanced forms of media transmission,such as the Internet
• E)the increasing political polarization of elected politicians

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Definitions:

Lac Operon

A group of genes in bacteria controlled by a single promoter, involved in lactose metabolism and regulation of gene expression.

Master Genes

Master genes are genes that control the activity of other genes, playing a critical role in regulating development and differentiation within living organisms.

Repressor

Transcription factor that slows or stops transcription.

X Chromosome Inactivation

Mechanism of dosage compensation: developmental shutdown of one of the two X chromosomes in the cells of female mammals. See also Barr body.