When Comparing Certain Amino Acid Sequences in the Protein Hemoglobin

question 24

Multiple Choice

When comparing certain amino acid sequences in the protein hemoglobin of humans to those of other animals,scientists found that baboons had seven amino acids that were different than the human protein,dogs had 10 amino acids that were different than the human protein,gorillas had one amino acid that was different than the human protein,and lemurs had eight amino acids that were different than the human protein.Which of these animals is most closely related to humans?

• A) baboon
• B) dog
• C) lemur
• D) gorilla

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Definitions:

Atkinson-Shiffrin Model

A theory of human memory that proposes memory is composed of three main components: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.

Stages Of Memory

The three primary stages through which information passes to be stored as long-term memory: encoding, storage, and retrieval.

Serial-Position Effect

The tendency of a person to recall the first and last items in a series best, and the middle items worst.

Recall

The ability to retrieve and reproduce information from memory that was previously learned or experienced.