The Discovery of Retroviruses Changed Our Understanding of

question 41

Multiple Choice

The discovery of retroviruses changed our understanding of

• A) gene structure and organization.
• B) the flow of genetic information.
• C) protein synthesis.
• D) infectious particles.

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Definitions:

Denial

A defense mechanism in which an individual refuses to accept reality or facts, blocking external events from awareness.

Displacement

A defense mechanism where an individual redirects emotional feelings from a threatening target to a less threatening one.

Rationalization

The cognitive process of logically justifying behaviors, decisions, or beliefs that might otherwise be unacceptable or irrational.

Rejection

The act of being dismissed or refused acceptance, love, recognition, or acknowledgment by others.