A Human Somatic Cell Spends Most of Its Life in This

question 1

Multiple Choice

A human somatic cell spends most of its life in this state:

• A) Meiosis
• B) Mitosis
• C) Interphase
• D) Zygote
• E) Prophase

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique designed to reduce anxiety or fear by gradually exposing the patient to the object of their phobia in a controlled setting.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging the occurrence of desired behaviors.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A disorder of development that manifests through challenges in social interaction and communication, coupled with limited or repetitive thought and behavior patterns.

Intensive Behavioral Intervention

A comprehensive, individualized treatment strategy often used for children with autism, aimed at improving social, communicational, and learning skills through positive reinforcement.