Which of the following is the best definition of a gene?

A. an individual's set of observable characteristics
B. a hereditary unit made of DNA that occupies a fixed location on a chromosome
C. a molecule that encodes genetic information
D. a sequence of three bases on the DNA molecule that encodes one of twenty amino acids


Answer: B

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a. your personal perception. b. on the shared view of the world. c. the available tools. d. all of these

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Which of the following is best for providing context for determining whether thoughts or behaviors are considered normal or abnormal?

A. guidebooks B. friendship dynamics C. cultural values D. self-report surveys

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What did Pavlov notice that made him change the focus of his experiments?

A. Some dogs seemed to learn from the consequences of their behavior choices. B. Half of the dogs only salivated for canned food, not dry kibble. C. The dogs sometimes started salivating when they saw Pavlov approach with the food. D. He felt that his digestion experiments were using the wrong methodology.

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Show that the system of Figure E.22 is time invariant, BIBO stable and causal.

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