A Stretch of Repeated Sequences at the Tip of a DNA

question 31

Multiple Choice

A stretch of repeated sequences at the tip of a DNA molecule forming a cap at the end of the chromosome is called a ________.

• A)telomere
• B)chromomere
• C)centromere
• D)telophase
• E)karyomere

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Definitions:

Representativeness Heuristic

The representativeness heuristic is a cognitive bias in decision-making where the likelihood of an event is estimated based on how much it resembles existing stereotypes.

Syllogism

A logic problem containing two premises and a conclusion; the syllogism is valid if the conclusion follows logically from the premises.

Premises

Statements or propositions from which conclusions are drawn in logical arguments.

Conclusion

The end or finish of an event, process, or text; a judgment or decision reached by reasoning.