According to Cole and Smith, Which Is NOT an Explanation

question 55

Multiple Choice

According to Cole and Smith, which is NOT an explanation for the recent drop in both violent and property crime?

• A) the aging of the baby boomers
• B) increased use of security systems
• C) a dramatic decline in the use of crack cocaine
• D) greater awareness of the societal costs of crime
• E) aggressive police efforts to keep handguns off the streets

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dsDNA

Double-stranded DNA, which is the typical structure of DNA, consisting of two antiparallel strands that form a double helix.

ssDNA

Single-stranded DNA, which consists of a linear sequence of nucleotides without a complementary strand, often involved in replication and transcription processes.

Nucleic Acid

Macromolecules essential for all known forms of life that store and transfer genetic information, including DNA and RNA.

Infective Agent

Microorganisms or pathogens that have the capacity to cause disease in a host organism.