The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986

question 71

Multiple Choice

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986

• A)significantly reduced illegal immigration to the United States.
• B)gave preference to immigrants with families living in the United States.
• C)was vetoed by President Reagan.
• D)gave preference to refugees from economically depressed countries.
• E)imposed penalties on employers of illegal immigrants.

Recognize the role and importance of comparative genomics and the ENCODE study in understanding gene functions.

Understand the concept and applications of bioinformatics in gene structure and function analysis.

Explain the processes and implications of creating and using cDNA libraries.

Grasp the fundamentals of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and their relevance to genetic diversity and disease.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus and acquires the capacity to elicit a similar response.

Flashbulb Memory

A highly detailed and vivid memory of a momentous or emotionally significant event, which feels as if it has been captured in a photograph.

Implicit Memory

A type of memory that enables us to perform tasks without conscious awareness of these previous experiences, such as riding a bike.

Procedural Memory

A type of long-term memory responsible for knowing how to perform different actions and skills.