Mobile DNA Elements Likely Contributed to the Evolution of Higher

question 45

Multiple Choice

Mobile DNA elements likely contributed to the evolution of higher organisms by the

• A)generation of gene families by gene duplication.
• B)creation of new genes by exon shuffling.
• C)formation of more complex regulatory regions.
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Emotion Control

The process of managing and regulating one's emotions to adapt to circumstances and achieve more effective responses.

Compulsion

A psychological condition characterized by the urgent need to perform certain behaviors or rituals repetitively, often a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Obsession

Persistent and intrusive thoughts or impulses that cause distress or anxiety, often a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Regression

Psychological defense mechanism in which a person falls back on childlike patterns of responding in reaction to stressful situations.