When an Oncologist Is Discussing the Degree to Which an Organism's

question 11

Multiple Choice

When an oncologist is discussing the degree to which an organism's development is contingent on its environment, which of the following is the oncologist explaining?

• A) Transgenerational inheritance
• B) Epigenetics
• C) Histone modification
• D) Developmental plasticity

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Definitions:

Higher-order Conditioning

A complex form of classical conditioning where a stimulus is paired with a previously conditioned stimulus, rather than with an unconditioned stimulus, to elicit a response.

Discriminative Stimuli

Refer to environmental cues or signals that indicate the probable consequence of a particular behavior, guiding organisms to respond accordingly.

Nausea-inducing

Descriptive of something that causes a sensation of unease and discomfort in the stomach, leading to the urge to vomit.

Garcia

Likely refers to John Garcia, a researcher known for his work in taste aversion and how organisms learn to avoid certain stimuli.