Which of the Following Statements Is the Best Definition of a Telomerase

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is the best definition of a telomerase?

• A)Telomerase is an enzyme that helps separate DNA strands.
• B)Telomerase is an enzyme that helps proofread and correct newly synthesized DNA.
• C)Telomerase is an enzyme that helps solve the "end replication problem."
• D)Telomerase is an enzyme that cleaves introns and exons.

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Definitions:

Behaviorism

A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.

Unconscious Forces

The underlying psychological influences of which we are not aware that affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Replication

Repeating a study to see if the effect is reliable.

Independent Variables

The factors manipulated or controlled by researchers in an experiment to determine their effects on dependent variables.