What Is Copy Number Variation

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Multiple Choice

What is copy number variation?

• A) A substitution of a base for a different base
• B) A sequence that is found in one species but is missing in another species
• C) A difference in the amount of a specific DNA sequence found in different individuals or species
• D) Duplication of a genome

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Definitions:

Cognitive Stages

The phases of cognitive development proposed by theorists like Jean Piaget, marking the progression of thought processes and abilities from infancy through adulthood.

Cognitive Skills

Psychological capabilities that are required for processing information, such as attention, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Concrete Operational Stage

A phase of cognitive development in children, proposed by Piaget, where they are able to think logically about objects and events.

Cognitive Development

the study of how thinking, problem solving, and intelligence evolve and change throughout the lifespan.