Which Statement Best Exemplifies a "Preservation Error

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which statement best exemplifies a "preservation error"?

• A) I have never tried this before, so what the heck.
• B) Trial and error is the way to go.
• C) It worked in the past and even if it does not work in the present, I will still keep doing it.
• D) The best way to remember something is to connect the new idea with some past memory.

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Definitions:

ENCODE Project

A research initiative aimed at identifying all functional elements in the human genome.

Human Genome

The entire collection of human nucleic acid sequences, represented as DNA across the 23 pairs of chromosomes in cell nuclei and a small DNA molecule located in the mitochondria of each cell.

Biological Function

The roles and activities through which living organisms survive, such as reproduction and metabolism.

Genetic Screening

The process of testing individuals for the presence of specific genes or genetic mutations that may lead to disease, often used for early detection of genetic disorders.