In British Columbia, During the Two Years Following the Legal

question 66

Multiple Choice

In British Columbia, during the two years following the legal change to the "not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder" (NCRMD) defence, what percentage of cases remanded for assessment of criminal responsibility led to psychiatrists' recommendations favouring an NCRMD defence?

• A)1
• B)29
• C)57
• D)71

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Definitions:

Kinases

Enzymes that catalyze the transfer of phosphate groups from ATP to acceptor molecules. See protein kinases. Compare with phosphatases.

Phosphate Group

A functional group consisting of a phosphorus atom covalently bonded to four oxygen atoms, critical in the structure of nucleic acids and ATP.

Protein Activity

Refers to the functional capacity of a protein to perform its biochemical role, which may include catalyzing reactions, binding to other molecules, or structural support.

Transcription Factors

Transcription factors are proteins that regulate the transcription of genes by binding to specific DNA sequences, thereby increasing or decreasing the transcription of genes.