Research into Juveniles and the Justice System Has Found That

question 33

Multiple Choice

Research into juveniles and the justice system has found that juveniles are more likely than adults to

• A) understand their rights when being questioned by the police.
• B) confess to a crime, rather than remain silent.
• C) discuss disagreements about their defense with their lawyers.
• D) consider the long-term consequences of accepting a plea agreement.

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Definitions:

Leading Strand

The DNA strand that is synthesized continuously during DNA replication, in the direction of the replication fork.

Origin Of Replication

A specific sequence in a genome where DNA replication begins, allowing the DNA to be duplicated.

Single-Strand Binding Proteins

Proteins that bind to single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) during processes such as replication and repair to prevent the DNA from forming secondary structures.

Nucleases

Enzymes that cut DNA or RNA at specific sequences, playing critical roles in genetic material replication, repair, and degradation.