How Does the Transcription of Structural Genes in an Inducible

question 61

Multiple Choice

How does the transcription of structural genes in an inducible operon occur?

• A) It occurs continuously in the cell.
• B) It starts when the pathway's substrate is present.
• C) It starts when the pathway's product is present.
• D) It stops when the pathway's product is present.

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Definitions:

Variable-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, used in behaviorist research.

Intermittently

Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady, often with pauses or breaks in between.

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, making it a powerful method for conditioning stable and high rates of responding.

Reinforcement

In operant conditioning, a consequence that will strengthen an organism's future behavior whenever that behavior is preceded by a specific antecedent stimulus.