A Gene Mutation ______________

question 57

Multiple Choice

A gene mutation ______________.  

• A) is a temporary change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA
• B) may be caused by environmental agents
• C) always arises spontaneously
• D) occurs only in eukaryotes
• E) is always damaging to the organism

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Definitions:

Semantic Priming

The process by which a preceding stimulus influences the response to a later stimulus, based on meaning.

Availability Heuristic

A mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method, or decision.

Prototypes

The most typical or best example of a particular category or concept, used in cognitive psychology to explain how people categorize information.

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by problems with focus, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.