The Following Molecule Is Best Described as a ______

question 30

Multiple Choice

The following molecule is best described as a ______. CH₃-CH₂-CH₂-CH₂

• A) protein
• B) carbohydrate
• C) hydrocarbon
• D) lipid

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior by adding a stimulus following the behavior.

Epigenetic Marks

Chemical modifications to the DNA or histone proteins that affect gene activity without altering the DNA sequence, impacting how genes are expressed.

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by severe anxiety, flashbacks, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Organic Molecules

Organic molecules are compounds found in living organisms composed primarily of carbon atoms in rings or long chains, where other atoms like hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus are also attached.