Which Statement Is FALSE Concerning Human Mitochondrial DNA (MtDNA)

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which statement is FALSE concerning human mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) ?

• A) Human mtDNA is circular.
• B) Human mtDNA is smaller than the E. coli genome.
• C) Human mtDNA encodes the majority of mitochondrial protein genes.
• D) Human mtDNA is typically found as multiple copies in mitochondria.
• E) Human mtDNA encodes both polypeptide and tRNA genes.

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Definitions:

Oedipus Complex

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to a child's unconscious sexual desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent.

Defense Mechanism

A psychological strategy used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety or to minimize distressing thoughts and feelings.

Superego

Part of the unconscious that consists of absolute moral standards internalized from one’s parents during childhood and from one’s culture.

Ego

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