The Fact That Hox Genes of Very Similar Sequence Are

question 12

Multiple Choice

The fact that Hox genes of very similar sequence are found in bacteria,flowering plants,insects,birds,amphibians,and mammals indicates that these genes are

• A) lowly conserved.
• B) variably expressive.
• C) highly pleiotropic.
• D) highly conserved.
• E) highly eclectic.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period.

Context-Dependent Memory

The principle that recall of information is easier when in the same context or environment where the memory was originally formed.

Serial-Order Effect

The impact of an item's position in a sequence on its recall, usually seen in memory tasks like remembering lists.

Depth of Processing

This refers to the concept in cognitive psychology that the level at which information is thought about or engaged with affects how well it is remembered. Deeper, more meaningful processing leads to better retention.