It Quickly Becomes Apparent That There Is No Medical Consensus

question 9

Multiple Choice

It quickly becomes apparent that there is no medical consensus over whether a disputed pesticide causes long-term medical effects,when used according to directions.Management therefore does not want to discontinue use of the pesticide,as replacing it would be costly.However,it proposes to provide more detailed instructions to avoid misuse of the compound,and to train all workers thoroughly.If the union reps are not satisfied,which of the following would be their most productive next step?

• A) Threaten a strike if the compound is not removed from use at the greenhouse.
• B) Concede the point to management and move on to more difficult issues.
• C) Form a joint subcommittee made up of management and union members, to study the issue more thoroughly.
• D) Organize a boycott among nurseries and garden centers that deal with the greenhouse.
• E) Refuse to meet with management negotiators until the union demand is met.

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Definitions:

Initiator tRNA

The transfer RNA that recognizes the start codon on mRNA and initiates protein synthesis by bringing the first amino acid to the ribosome.

Amino Acid

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as the building blocks of life.

Leucine

an essential amino acid used in the biosynthesis of proteins, important for muscle repair and growth.

Poly-A Tail

The string of adenine nucleotides added to the 3' end of a newly synthesized pre-mRNA molecule, playing a role in mRNA stability and translation.