Certain Cells in the Mouth Produce Large Amounts of the Enzyme

question 82

Multiple Choice

Certain cells in the mouth produce large amounts of the enzyme amylase,a component of saliva that hydrolyzes carbohydrate.Which of the following organelles would be expected to be especially abundant in these cells?

• A) chloroplasts
• B) mitochondria
• C) rough endoplasmic reticulum
• D) lysosomes

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Definitions:

Escape Response

A behavioral reaction aimed at moving away from an unpleasant or harmful stimulus, often considered a basic survival instinct.

Vicarious Reinforcement

A form of learning that occurs by observing the rewards and punishments of another's behavior, leading to changes in the observer's own behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in conditioning where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens the behavior that preceded it.

Aversive Event

An unpleasant or harmful event or stimulus that is often used as a deterrent in behavior modification techniques.