The Spindle Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

The spindle is

• A) the new cell membrane as it reforms across the cytoplasm during cytokinesis.
• B) a point of constriction on each chromosome containing repeated DNA sequences.
• C) the network of protein cables that will pull the chromatids to opposite ends of the cell.
• D) the protein that DNA winds itself around.

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Definitions:

Inflated Estimates

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Placebo Effect

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Therapeutic Alliance

The collaborative and trusting relationship that develops between a therapist and client, which can be a critical factor in the client's recovery process.

Empathic Therapist

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