Which Mineral,as a Component of a Hormone,influences the Expression of Genes

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which mineral,as a component of a hormone,influences the expression of genes involved in the regulation of basal metabolism (the amount of energy consumed at rest) ?

• A)calcium
• B)zinc
• C)iron
• D)iodine

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Definitions:

Attribution

The process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events, typically as being either internally (personally) or externally (situationally) driven.

Primary Drive

refers to the innate biological instincts, such as hunger and thirst, that motivate behavior required for survival.

Response Characteristic

A specific reaction or behavior exhibited by an individual in response to a stimulus or situation.

Primacy Effect

The tendency to remember information at the beginning of a list better than the information that follows.