A Scientist Uses Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)to Compare the Sequence

question 79

Multiple Choice

A scientist uses polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to compare the sequence of a disease gene and a healthy gene.The scientist finds that these two genes are identical except for one G in place of a T at position 256 in the gene.This type of mutation is a(n)

• A) deletion.
• B) insertion.
• C) silent mutation.
• D) substitution mutation.

Comprehend the factors that influence moral judgment in autonomous and heteronomous thinking.

Recognize the stages of moral development described by theorists like Piaget and Kohlberg.

Assess the impact of peer interaction and societal norms on moral reasoning.

Distinguish between different levels of moral reasoning as outlined by Kohlberg.

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.