The Addition of an Acetyl Group to a Histone Changes

question 131

Multiple Choice

The addition of an acetyl group to a histone changes the shape of nearby DNA, ______________.

• A) temporarily inactivating those genes
• B) making those genes more likely to be expressed
• C) mutating those genes
• D) permanently inactivating those genes

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Definitions:

Rape Myths

False beliefs or stereotypes about rape that blame the victim and exonerate the perpetrator, often perpetuating a culture of silence and shame.

Rape

A criminal act involving the non-consensual sexual intercourse or penetration achieved through force, coercion, or against someone unable to give consent.

Victims

Individuals who have suffered harm, injury, or injustice due to the actions or inactions of others or as a result of a crime, accident, or other event.

Rape Trauma Syndrome

A form of post-traumatic stress disorder specifically associated with the traumatic experience of rape, characterized by acute phases and long-term reorganization of lifestyle.