Which Theory Holds That Memory Loss Occurs Because Information or Associations

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which theory holds that memory loss occurs because information or associations stored either before or after a given memory hinder our ability to remember it?

• A) interference
• B) Motivation
• C) Decay
• D) Engram

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Definitions:

Mismatch Repair Enzymes

A system within cells that repairs mispaired nucleotides which may arise during DNA replication and recombination, as well as repairing some forms of DNA damage.

DNA Polymerase

A catalyst that constructs DNA strands using deoxyribonucleotides as the foundational components of DNA.

DNA Ligase

Enzyme that catalyzes the joining of the 5′ and 3′ ends of two DNA fragments; essential in DNA replication and used in recombinant DNA technology.

Excision Repair Enzymes

A class of enzymes involved in the repair of DNA by recognizing and removing damaged or mismatched nucleotides, followed by filling in the correct sequences.