Julie Understands That If 4 Coins Added to 5 Coins

question 62

Multiple Choice

Julie understands that if 4 coins added to 5 coins equals 9 coins, then 4 coins subtracted from 9 coins equals 5 coins. This indicates that Julie has reached the _____ stage of development.

• A) preconventional
• B) formal operational
• C) postconventional
• D) concrete operational

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Definitions:

Neurospora

A genus of ascomycete fungi, often used as a model organism in genetics and molecular biology.

Diploid

The condition of having two sets of chromosomes per nucleus. Compare with haploid and polyploid.

Nucleic Acids

Biomolecules essential for life, including DNA and RNA, that carry genetic information and are involved in protein synthesis.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, containing both an amino group and a carboxyl group.