Which of the Following Activities Does E

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following activities does E. coli DNA polymerase III lack ?

• A) 5' → 3' polymerase
• B) 5' → 3' exonuclease
• C) 3' → 5' exonuclease
• D) E. coli DNA polymerase III has ALL of the above activities.

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Definitions:

Fixed-Interval Reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed, creating a patterned response rate.

Reinforcement Schedule

A rule or plan that dictates how frequently a behavior is reinforced.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique involving the removal of a desirable stimulus following an unwelcome behavior with the intention of decreasing that behavior's frequency.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.