Simple Rules Used in Problem-Solving That Do Not Guarantee a Solution

question 96

Multiple Choice

Simple rules used in problem-solving that do not guarantee a solution but offer a likely shortcut to it, are called _________.

• A)algorithms
• B)inductions
• C)heuristics
• D)perceptual sets

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Definitions:

Human Genome

The complete set of nucleic acid sequences for humans, encoded as DNA within the 23 chromosome pairs in the nucleus, and in a small DNA molecule found within individual mitochondria.

Regulator Genes

Genes that control the expression of one or more other genes, governing the amount of protein or RNA product that is made.

STR

Short Tandem Repeats, sequences of DNA where a series of two to six nucleotides is repeated, used in genetic profiling.

DNA Fingerprinting

A technique used to identify individuals based on unique patterns in their DNA, often utilized in forensic science to solve crimes or in paternity testing.