Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Flow of Genetic

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the flow of genetic information is false?

• A)Eukaryotic mRNA is processed in several ways before export out of the nucleus.
• B)Ribosomes function as factories that coordinate the functioning of mRNA and tRNA.
• C)Transcription occurs in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells.
• D)Polypeptides form proteins that determine the appearance and function of the cell and organism.

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Definitions:

Aversion Conditioning

A method of learning involving a negative or unpleasant stimulus to create a dislike for a particular behavior.

Imprinting

A rapid learning process occurring early in the life of a social animal, where it forms an attachment to a particular object or organism.

Goslings

Young geese; in a developmental context, the term often illustrates principles of imprinting and early learning.

Ducklings

Ducklings are the young of ducks; in psychology, they are often used in imprinting studies, which show how they can form attachments during a critical period early in life.