In Gene Regulation and Control,repression Is Defined as The

question 12

Multiple Choice

In gene regulation and control,repression is defined as the:

• A)internal change in the original nucleotide sequence of a gene or genes within an organism's genome.
• B)mechanism of genetic control in which genes are induced only when the substrate to be degraded by enzymatic action is present.
• C)change of the bacterial genotypes through the exchange of DNA from one cell to another.
• D)mechanism of genetic control in which genes are not transcribed and therefore are not expressed in the presence of those target products in sufficient supply.

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Definitions:

False Discovery Rate

A statistical method used to estimate the proportion of false positives among a set of identified positives, often applied in multiple hypothesis testing.

Boole's Inequality

A mathematical theorem that describes the upper bound on the probability of the union of several events, emphasizing the limitations of additive probabilities.

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after learning an outcome, that one would have foreseen it, often referred to as the "I-knew-it-all-along" phenomenon.

Overconfidence Bias

A cognitive bias which leads an individual to overestimate their knowledge, abilities, or control over situations.