If an Organism Is Known to Have a Mutation in the DNA

question 38

Multiple Choice

If an organism is known to have a mutation in the DNA sequence of a gene that codes for an enzyme, but still produces a functional enzyme, which of the following is most likely TRUE?

• A)The mutation did not lead to a change in the amino acid sequence of the enzyme.
• B)Chaperone proteins are able to repair the error in the DNA sequence.
• C)The mutation must have occurred in the part of the sequence coding for the active site.
• D)Transcription of the gene into RNA is able to repair the mutation.

Identify the characteristics and strategies of good problem solvers.

Recognize the role of evaluation in the problem-solving process.

Understand various biases (confirmation, availability, representativeness, hindsight) in decision-making and problem-solving.

Acknowledge the importance of creativity in solving problems and generating multiple solutions.

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Definitions:

Declarative Memories

Memories that can be consciously recalled, such as facts and events, and are considered explicit memory.

Procedural Memories

A type of long-term memory that involves the unconscious memory of how to perform different actions and skills, essentially the memory of motor skills.

Medulla

The medulla oblongata, a part of the brainstem that controls vital bodily functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Declarative Long-Term Memories

Memories that can be consciously recalled, such as facts and events, stored for long periods.