Within a Cell, the Amount of Protein Made Using a Given

question 38

Multiple Choice

Within a cell, the amount of protein made using a given mRNA molecule depends partly on

• A) the degree of DNA methylation.
• B) the rate at which the mRNA is degraded.
• C) the number of introns present in the mRNA.
• D) the types of ribosomes present in the cytoplasm.

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Definitions:

Biological Predisposition

An inherited tendency or vulnerability to develop certain disorders or characteristics.

Survival Value

The degree to which a behavior or trait contributes to an organism's likelihood of survival and reproductive success.

Learned Association

Learned association refers to the process by which an individual learns to connect two stimuli together or a behavior and its consequence, often fundamental for learning habits and behavior conditioning.

Operant Conditioning

A learning strategy that enhances or diminishes behavior through the use of positive or negative feedback.