The Rod-Shaped Genetic Structures Residing in the Nuclei of Cells

question 72

Multiple Choice

The rod-shaped genetic structures residing in the nuclei of cells are called ______.

• A) ribosomes
• B) nucleotides
• C) genes
• D) chromosomes

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, innate reaction to a stimulus without prior learning or conditioning.

Positive Reinforcers

In behavioral psychology, stimuli that, when presented following a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negative Reinforcers

In behavioral psychology, an unpleasant stimulus whose removal leads to an increase in the likelihood that a preceding behavior will be repeated in the future.

Negative Reinforcement

A type of operant conditioning that strengthens a behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus when the behavior occurs.