Maggie Is 14 Years Old and Has Not Yet Matured

question 6

Multiple Choice

Maggie is 14 years old and has not yet matured physically. According to recent research, which of the following will most likely occur by the time Maggie reaches tenth grade?

• A) She will be more satisfied with her figure than early-maturing girls.
• B) She will be less satisfied with her figure than early-maturing girls.
• C) She will be more likely to have an eating disorder than early-maturing girls.
• D) She will be more likely to drop out of school than early-maturing girls.

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Definitions:

Surface Antigens

Molecules present on the cell surface that can trigger an immune response, used by the body to identify foreign substances.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system in response to foreign substances (antigens), which can neutralize or help destroy antigens.

Capsid

Protective protein containing the genetic material of a virus.

RNA

A nucleic acid involved in coding, decoding, regulation, and expression of genes, acting as a messenger between DNA and proteins.