Spencer, Who Does Not Have High-Speed Internet at Home, Relies

question 1

Multiple Choice

Spencer, who does not have high-speed Internet at home, relies on his smartphone to access the Internet and connect with friends. Spencer most likely comes from a(n) _____ family.

• A) low-income
• B) middle-income
• C) upper-income
• D) highly educated

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Definitions:

Transformed Cells

Cells that have undergone a change from a normal state to a malignant (or cancerous) state, often through genetic mutation or infection by a virus.

Vector

(1) Any carrier or means of transfer. (2) Agent (e.g., a plasmid or virus) that transfers genetic information. (3) Agent that transfers a parasite from one host to another.

Reverse Transcriptase

An enzyme used by retroviruses to synthesize DNA from an RNA template, essential for the replication of retroviruses.

Genetic Probe

A strand of DNA or RNA labeled with a radioactive or fluorescent tag used to detect the presence of complementary sequences.