What Do Many People Believe That the Function of Transposable

question 37

Multiple Choice

What do many people believe that the function of transposable elements is?

• A)It is thought that they are mostly junk with no function.
• B)It is thought that they transpose base pairs.
• C)It is thought that they make enzymes more efficient.
• D)It is thought that they make enzymes less efficient.
• E)It is thought that they denature enzymes.

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Definitions:

Type A Personality

A personality type characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-imposed stress, and a constant sense of urgency.

Emotion-Focused Coping

A method of dealing with stress by managing emotions rather than confronting the problem directly.

Problem-Focused Coping

Attempting to alleviate stress directly—by changing the stressor or the way we interact with that stressor.

Emotion-Focused Coping

A strategy for managing stress by working to change one’s emotional response to a stressor rather than changing the stressor itself.