The Understanding That Objects and Events Continue to Exist Even

question 140

Multiple Choice

The understanding that objects and events continue to exist even when they cannot be seen,heard,or touched is called:

• A)object containment.
• B)object permanence.
• C)object availability.
• D)object continuance.

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Definitions:

Oncogene

An oncogene is a normal gene whose function, when altered by mutation, has the potential to cause cancer.

BRCA1

A gene associated with a higher risk of breast and ovarian cancer when mutated; it plays a crucial role in DNA repair.

Neutrally Evolving Allele

An allele that changes in frequency within a population without being under the influence of natural selection, due to random genetic drift.

Coalescent Events

Points in time where two or more genetic lineages have a common ancestor, used in models predicting the genetic structure of populations over time.