Normal Cell Division Is Highly Regulated by Proteins to Prevent

question 140

Multiple Choice

Normal cell division is highly regulated by proteins to prevent mutations from occuring. If the cell division is stalled due to excessive DNA damage, the cell is placed in ______ phase in an attempt to repair the DNA.

• A) S
• B) G₁
• C) G₂
• D) G₀
• E) Interphase

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobias and anxieties through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation.

Behavior Modification

A therapy approach that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through reinforcement techniques.

Progressive Relaxation

A method of reducing stress and anxiety by tensing and then relaxing each muscle group in a sequential order.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that creates new associations between a neutral stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus, resulting in a learned response.