If Two Variables Are Positively Related,then

question 93

Multiple Choice

If two variables are positively related,then

• A)an increase in one variable is accompanied by a decrease in the other.
• B)neither variable can be positively related to any other variable.
• C)an increase in one variable is accompanied by an increase in the other.
• D)they change together,but not necessarily in the same direction.
• E)one variable causes the other.

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Definitions:

RNA Primer

The sequence of about five RNA nucleotides that are synthesized during DNA replication to provide a 3' end to which DNA polymerase adds nucleotides. The RNA primer is later degraded and replaced with DNA.

RNA Primase

An enzyme that creates a short RNA primer as the first step in DNA replication, necessary for DNA polymerase to initiate synthesis.

Okazaki Fragments

Short sequences of DNA nucleotides which are synthesized discontinuously and later joined together during DNA replication on the lagging strand.

DNA Ligase

A catalyst that aids in connecting strands of DNA by promoting the creation of a phosphodiester linkage.