The Text Points Out That, in American Society, Communes

question 30

Multiple Choice

The text points out that, in American society, communes

• A)have existed throughout its history.
• B)are more popular now than ever.
• C)are a very recent development.
• D)began to develop in the 1940s.

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Definitions:

Chromatin Packing

The process of winding DNA around histone proteins to compact it into structural units known as nucleosomes, which further fold to form chromosomes.

Proto-oncogene

A normal gene that can become an oncogene due to mutations or increased expression, potentially leading to cancer.

Oncogene

Cancer-causing gene formed by a mutation in a proto-oncogene; codes for proteins that stimulate the cell cycle and inhibit apoptosis.

Pesticides

Chemical substances used to kill, repel, or control pests, including insects, weeds, rodents, and fungi that affect plants or animals.