Writers Now Routinely Use People-First Language When Describing People with Mental

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Multiple Choice

Writers now routinely use people-first language when describing people with mental illnesses. For example, schizophrenics are now described as people with schizophrenia, and drug addicts are described as people living with drug addiction. The use of people-first language MOST directly reflects the contemporary understanding that

• A) mental illness is complex and may be described on many levels
• B) people with mental illness are whole people, with both abilities and disabilities
• C) mental illness is best understood using the scientific method
• D) the brain is the structure most involved in mental illness

Explain the structure and replication of DNA, including the significance of Okazaki fragments and the leading and lagging strands.

Describe the process and significance of mismatch repair in DNA replication fidelity.

Recognize the role of telomeres in chromosome protection and the function of telomerase.

Understand the principles of PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) and its application in amplifying DNA.

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Steeper Angle

A measure of the sharp increase in slope or inclination.

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Crust

The outermost solid shell of a rocky planet, Earth in particular, which is chemically and mechanically distinct from the mantle below.

Mantle

The thick layer of the Earth located between the crust above and the outer core below, characterized by its solid yet plastic-like flow.