The Enzyme Telomerase Uses Mechanisms That Involve

question 24

Multiple Choice

The enzyme telomerase uses mechanisms that involve:

• A) Repeating sequences at the telomeres.
• B) Having RNA oligonucleotides to act as templates as part of the enzyme.
• C) Allowing the end of the chromosome to get a little shorter each time a cell divides.
• D) Both repeating sequences at the end of chromosomes and RNA oligonucleotides to act as templates as part of the enzyme.
• E) All of these.

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Definitions:

Motivated Forgetting

Forgetting that occurs when something is so painful or anxiety-laden that remembering it is intolerable.

Traumatic Memories

Memories of traumatic events that are so emotionally overwhelming they are often fragmented and may lead to problems like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Repressed Memories

Memories that have been unconsciously blocked due to being associated with a high level of stress or trauma.

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