A Gene Is Best Defined as

question 7

Multiple Choice

A gene is best defined as

• A) A segment of DNA.
• B) Three nucleotides that code for an amino acid.
• C) A transcribed unit of DNA.
• D) A sequence of nucleotides in RNA that codes for a functional product.
• E) A sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for a functional product.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

Negative Reinforcement is a psychological principle where the removal or avoidance of an undesirable outcome strengthens a behavior.

Conformity

The process of aligning one's attitudes, beliefs, and actions with the norms, policies, or expectations of a group or society.

Solomon Asch

A psychologist known for his research on conformity, including the famous experiment demonstrating how people often conform to the group even when the group is obviously wrong.

Daryl Bem

A prominent psychologist known for his work in the areas of personality theory, sexual orientation, and the self-perception theory of attitude change.