One of the Most Important Ways in Which DNA Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

One of the most important ways in which DNA is modified after synthesis is

• A) methylation of bases
• B) covalent binding of proteins to the sugar moieties
• C) splicing of RNA "leaders"
• D) electrostatic binding of negatively charged counterions

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for group cohesion leads to poor decision-making or critical analysis.

Independent Subgroups

Groups within a larger group that operate or function separately and autonomously, often having unique goals, characteristics, or tasks distinct from those of the larger group.

Deliberation

The process of carefully considering and discussing various options or aspects of a situation before making a decision.

Reciprocal Altruism

A behavior in which an organism acts in a way that temporarily reduces its fitness while increasing another organism's fitness, with the expectation that the action will be reciprocated in the future.