Why Are Scientists Interested in Introducing Extra Copies of Nonphotochemical

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why are scientists interested in introducing extra copies of nonphotochemical quenching (NPQ) genes into food crops?

• A) to reduce the need for pesticides
• B) to reduce the need for fertilizers
• C) to increase the efficiency of photosynthesis
• D) to decrease the amount of carbon dioxide used in photosynthesis
• E) to decrease the amount of water required by plants

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Definitions:

Cognitive Maps

Mental representations of the layout of an environment that people use to navigate and understand spatial relationships.

Edward Tolman

An American psychologist known for his contributions to cognitive psychology and the theory of latent learning, which suggests that learning can occur without immediate reinforcement and can be manifested later when needed.

Spatially Deficient

Generally refers to a lack of ability or inefficiency in understanding spatial relationships.

Conditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through association with a primary reinforcer, thereby able to modify behavior.