________ Is the Fifth Stage of Change in the Transtheoretical

question 37

Multiple Choice

________ is the fifth stage of change in the transtheoretical model of behaviour change.

• A) Precontemplation
• B) Preparation
• C) Action
• D) Maintenance

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Definitions:

Repressible Genes

Genes whose expression can be decreased or turned off by the presence of a specific molecule.

Transcription

The process by which genetic information encoded in DNA is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA) for protein synthesis.

Inducible Operon

A genetic regulatory system found in bacteria that can be activated or repressed in response to specific environmental conditions, allowing adaptation to the environment by controlling gene expression.

Molecular Switch

A molecular mechanism wherein a molecule changes its structure in response to environmental signals, leading to a functional change.