Which "Omic" Is Most Directly Involved in Identifying Molecules as Possible

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which "omic" is most directly involved in identifying molecules as possible drug targets that can be used to develop new medications?

• A) proteomics
• B) genomics
• C) transcriptomics
• D) metabolomics

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Definitions:

Reinforcer

In behavior psychology, a stimulus that increases the likelihood that a specific behavior will occur.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally elicits a reflexive response without the need for prior conditioning.

Premack Principle

A principle of reinforcement that states a more probable behavior can be used as a reward for a less probable one to increase the less probable behavior.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that has become rewarding through its association with a primary reinforcer, which satisfies basic biological needs.