Because the Genetic Information to Be Passed on to Future

question 21

Multiple Choice

Because the genetic information to be passed on to future generations is contained in the strict sequence of nitrogenous bases,the loss or change of a base in the DNA chain represents a (an)

• A)aneuploidy.
• B)bleb.
• C)covalent cross-link.
• D)mutation.

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Definitions:

Consolidation

The process by which memories become stable in the brain, transitioning from a short-term to a long-term state.

Ebbinghaus

Hermann Ebbinghaus was a German psychologist known for his pioneering work on memory and learning, including the discovery of the forgetting curve.

Forgetting

The loss or inability to recall information or memories, which can result from various factors, including the passage of time or interference from other information.

Retrieval Period

The phase during which information is recalled from memory, often discussed in the context of cognitive psychology and memory studies.