The biological basis of autism may be
A) exposure to Ebola viruses during pregnancy.
B) formation of aberrant synapses.
C) interference with the ability to form synapses during childhood that are a response to experience, impairing learning and memory.
D) binding to nicotinic receptors in a way that destroys neurons in the hippocampus.
C) interference with the ability to form synapses during childhood that are a response to experience, impairing learning and memory.
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A. 6 B. 8 C. 4 D. 12 E. 48 Clarify Question What is the key concept addressed by the question? What type of thinking is required? Gather Content What do you already know about the Calvin cycle and photosynthesis? What other information is related to the question? Choose Answer Do you have all the information needed to determine the likely outcome? Reflect on Process Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?
Many of the genes in the chloroplast genome encode proteins involved in ________, whereas mitochondrial genomes primarily encode proteins involved in ________
A) autotrophy / DNA replication B) photosynthesis / glycolysis C) autotrophy / glycolysis D) photosynthesis / oxidative phosphorylation
High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) deposit cholesterol on the endothelial surfaces of blood vessels and contribute to atherosclerotic plaque formation.
a. true b. false
Children who are pituitary dwarfs can now grow to normal height because of
A) large supplies of growth hormone from dead animals. B) the invention of synthetic growth hormone. C) genetic repair before birth. D) genetically engineered production of growth hormone by bacteria. E) pituitary transplants.