What Is the Role of the ParM Protein in Bacteria

question 68

Multiple Choice

What is the role of the ParM protein in bacteria?

• A)Determination of cell shape.
• B)To segregate plasmids to each cell during cell division.
• C)To assist in carrying out meiosis.
• D)In cell movement during chemotaxis.
• E)In sugar and protein metabolism.

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcement

A process in which a neutral stimulus becomes reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer.

Fixed-ratio Scheduling

A type of reinforcement schedule in behaviorism where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing qualities like food, water, or rest that do not need to be learned because they are naturally satisfying.