Large Biological Molecules Are Synthesized by Removing

question 17

Multiple Choice

Large biological molecules are synthesized by removing

• A) carbon.
• B) water.
• C) peptides.
• D) covalent bonds.
• E) oxygen.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A method of strengthening desired behavior by offering motivating incentives or rewards when the behavior is exhibited.

Extinction

A reinforcement contingency in which a behavior is followed by the absence of any consequence, thereby reducing the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated in the same or similar situations.

Negative Reinforcement

A type of conditioning where an undesirable outcome or event is removed following a behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior's occurrence in the future.

Social Cognitive Theory

A theoretical framework that emphasizes the importance of observational learning, social experiences, and environmental factors in the development of behaviors.