An Example of a Behavior Modification Technique for Weight Control

question 83

Multiple Choice

An example of a behavior modification technique for weight control is to

• A)feel guilty after you overeat.
• B)keep a record of your eating habits.
• C)always clean your plate when you eat.
• D)have someone watch you to prevent overeating.

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Definitions:

Bacterial Transformation

A process by which bacteria take up foreign DNA from their surroundings, leading to genetic change.

DNA

A molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

Anticodon

A sequence of three nucleotides in transfer RNA that is complementary to, and combines with, the three-nucleotide codon.

Codon

A triplet of mRNA nucleotides. The 64 possible codons collectively constitute a universal genetic code in which each codon specifies an amino acid in a polypeptide, or a signal to either start or terminate polypeptide synthesis.