A Mutation in One Gene That Counteracts the Effects of a Mutation

question 28

Multiple Choice

A mutation in one gene that counteracts the effects of a mutation in another gene is known as a

• A)temperature-sensitive mutation.
• B)recessive mutation.
• C)conditional mutation.
• D)suppressor mutation.

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Definitions:

Object Relations Theory

A psychoanalytic theory focusing on relationships and the attachments formed between individuals, especially between a child and significant others.

Psychotherapy

A treatment method for mental health conditions and emotional distress, using psychological techniques to encourage communication and insight.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies employed unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety and to cope with reality or maintain self-image.

Oedipal Crisis

An Oedipal Crisis, in Freudian theory, is a phase in a child's development characterized by conflicting emotions toward the opposite-sex parent and envy or rivalry toward the same-sex parent.