Refer to the Table Showing the Number of Genes in Three

question 35

Multiple Choice

Refer to the table showing the number of genes in three bacteria (E.coli, Haemophilus influenzae, and Mycoplasma genitalium) for different functions. For which class of genes does M.genitalium devote a larger percentage of its genome than the other two bacteria do?

• A) Biosynthesis of amino acids
• B) Biosynthesis of cofactors
• C) Cell envelope proteins
• D) Uptake of molecules from the environment
• E) Translation

Understand the sequence and significance of maturational changes in adolescents.

Be aware of the health screenings recommended for adolescents.

Gain insight into sexual orientation and identity issues during adolescence.

Understand and describe the stages of Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The growth and change in intellectual capabilities that influence a person’s behavior and learning processes.

Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist renowned for his pioneering work on the cognitive development of children, proposing a series of developmental stages.

Fixation

In psychology, a persistent focus of the id’s pleasure-seeking energies at an earlier stage of psychosexual development in which conflicts were unresolved.

Psychosocial Theory

A framework for understanding human development across the lifespan proposed by Erik Erikson, emphasizing the impact of social experiences.