Dreaming Occurs Most Commonly During

question 81

Multiple Choice

Dreaming occurs most commonly during:

• A)N1 sleep.
• B)N2 sleep.
• C)N3 sleep.
• D)REM sleep.

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Definitions:

Cassette

In genetics, a segment of DNA that contains a gene or genes, often used in genetic engineering to insert new genes into organisms.

Thrifty Genotype Hypothesis

The thrifty genotype hypothesis proposes that alleles that were advantageous in the past (for example, because they were “thrifty” and stored nutrients well) may have become detrimental in the modern world, contributing to metabolic syndrome, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.

Antagonistic Pleiotropy

A hypothesis suggesting that a single gene can affect multiple traits in a way that is beneficial in some aspects but detrimental in others.

Hygiene Hypothesis

Suggests that a lack of early childhood exposure to infectious agents, symbiotic microorganisms, and parasites increases susceptibility to allergic diseases by suppressing the natural development of the immune system.