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Mitochondria Have Their Own DNA, Which Encodes Some of the Proteins

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Mitochondria have their own DNA, which encodes some of the proteins that function within the mitochondria. Explain why the inheritance of mitochondrial DNA is described as "maternal inheritance."


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Cues to Action

External or internal triggers that motivate individuals to take steps towards a health-related behavior change.

Rosenstock's and Becker's

Theorists associated with the Health Belief Model, which posits that a person's belief in a personal threat of an illness or disease together with a person's belief in the effectiveness of the recommended health behavior can predict health-related behaviors.

Health Belief Model

A psychological model that explains and predicts health behaviors by focusing on the attitudes and beliefs of individuals about health conditions.

Sociopsychological Variable

A factor that combines social and psychological influences affecting an individual's behavior and attitudes.

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