The Process of Making Multiple Copies of a Gene by Inserting

question 41

Multiple Choice

The process of making multiple copies of a gene by inserting it into a host genome and culturing the host is an example of ______.

• A) gene cloning
• B) industrial genetic engineering
• C) gene amplification
• D) gene pharming

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Definitions:

Exosystem

A term in ecological systems theory referring to the social settings that indirectly influence an individual's development, such as parental workplaces.

Microsystem

In ecological systems theory, the immediate environment in which individuals interact face-to-face, such as family, school, and peer groups.

Observational Learning

A learning process through watching the actions of others and then imitating or modeling those actions.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the effects of behavior on future behavior.