The Discipline of Nutritional Genomics Studies _____

question 29

Multiple Choice

The discipline of nutritional genomics studies _____.

• A) the interactions among genes and bioactive components in food that change gene expression without changing the DNA nucleotide sequence (nutritional epigenetics)
• B) inborn changes in DNA nucleotide sequences or gene variants (nutrigenetics)
• C) genetic alterations that can be compensated for by increasing or decreasing specific nutrients (nutrigenomics)
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Implicit Memory

A type of long-term memory that does not require conscious thought to recall, expressed through automatic skills and conditioned responses.

The Spacing Effect

A phenomenon in psychology where learning is more effective when study sessions are spaced out over time, rather than crammed into one session.

Long-Term Potentiation

A long-lasting increase in synaptic strength between two neurons, thought to be a biological mechanism underlying learning and memory.

Synaptic Basis

The fundamental mechanisms of how neurons communicate with each other through synapses.