The Nuclear Genome of a Mouse Nerve Cell Is Compared

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nuclear genome of a mouse nerve cell is compared to that of a mouse skin cell.What differences can we expect to see between these two cells' nuclear genomes?

• A)The two cells have almost identical genomes,but the nerve cell has more nerve-specific genes.
• B)The two cells have almost identical genomes,but the skin cell has more skin-specific genes.
• C)The two cells have different genomes: the nerve cell has nerve-specific genes but not skin-specific genes,and the skin cell has skin-specific genes but no nerve-specific genes.
• D)The two cells have similar genomes,but the nerve cell has more nerve-specific genes and the skin cell has more skin-specific genes.
• E)The two cells have the same genome;there will be no differences.

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Definitions:

Source Effects

The influence that the perceivable characteristics of a message source have on the recipient's acceptance or rejection of the message.

Efficacy

The ability to produce a desired or intended result, often used in the context of the effectiveness of drugs, treatments, or methodologies.

Cognitive Dissonance

A mental struggle caused by holding conflicting beliefs and attitudes at the same time.

Leon Festinger

A social psychologist known for developing the theory of cognitive dissonance.