Which Is a Characteristic of Retrotransposons, but Not of DNA

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which is a characteristic of retrotransposons, but not of DNA transposons?

• A)include a gene that encodes reverse transcriptase
• B)may be present in a genome from one to millions of times
• C)found only in humans
• D)may not have a function in their host
• E)have short DNA sequences that are inverted repeats of each other on the ends

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Definitions:

Generalization

The process of applying the knowledge gained from specific instances to broader situations or populations.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a reflexive response without prior learning.

Unconditioned Response

is an automatic, natural reaction to a stimulus that occurs without the need for prior learning or conditioning.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually comes to trigger a conditioned response.