The Distinguishing Characteristics of Persons Who Make Significant Discoveries Are

question 37

Multiple Choice

The distinguishing characteristics of persons who make significant discoveries are (1) mentoring by an accomplished scientist or scholar, (2) intense involvement in creative hobbies or leisure pursuits, and (3) ______.

• A) relatively younger age
• B) male gender
• C) upper-level social class
• D) religious preference

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Definitions:

Mitochondrion

A membrane-bound organelle found in most eukaryotic cells, responsible for cellular respiration and energy production.

Engulfing Vesicle

A membrane-bound vesicle that forms to engulf particles, bacteria, or other materials into a cell by phagocytosis.

Centrioles

Cylindrical structures found in most eukaryotic cells, involved in the organization of the mitotic spindle and in the completion of cytokinesis.

Mitosis

The process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells from a single parent cell, ensuring equal distribution of chromosomes.