A Trinucleotide Repeat Refers To

question 1

Multiple Choice

A trinucleotide repeat refers to:

• A)a nucleotide that is made of three subunits: a sugar, a phosphate, and a nitrogenous base.
• B)a sequence of three nucleotides that repeats and can be involved in genetic diseases.
• C)the same nucleotide repeating three times in a row.
• D)a nucleotide that contains three bases.

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Definitions:

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A term introduced by psychoanalyst Karen Horney, referring to feelings of helplessness and insecurity that arise from living in a potentially hostile world, which can significantly affect one's relationships and self-image.

Drive for Perfection

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Personality Type

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Detached

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