What Are Honor Killings

question 42

Multiple Choice

What are honor killings?

• A)Murder condoned by the genealogical group in order to retaliate for shame of unapproved sexual activity
• B)Murder against the genealogical group by those who wish to take its women and other possessions
• C)Public shaming of individuals who have engaged in adulterous activities;this usually consists of verbal insults and flogging
• D)Also called namus,this is the process of adapting to foreign cultures and giving up one's connection to ancestor worship
• E)Historical feuds between lineages that last for more than four generations

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Definitions:

Phenylthiohydantoin

An aromatic compound derived from the reaction of amino acids with phenylisothiocyanate, used in sequencing peptides.

Phenylisothiocyanate

An organic compound used in the Edman degradation method for sequencing amino acids in peptides.

Bradykinin

A peptide that causes blood vessels to dilate (enlarge), resulting in a drop in blood pressure and increased pain sensitivity.

Nonapeptide

A peptide consisting of nine amino acid residues.