Amino Acids in Proteins Are Linked to One Another by Peptide

question 12

Multiple Choice

Amino acids in proteins are linked to one another by peptide bonds between the

• A)methyl group of one amino acid and a side group of another amino acid.
• B)carbon atoms of two adjacent amino acids.
• C)carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another.
• D)nitrogen atom and carboxyl ion.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Target Behavior

A specific action or set of actions that therapy or behavior modification attempts to change or improve.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where the introduction of a favorable stimulus increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique where removing an unpleasant stimulus strengthens a behavior, making it more likely to occur again.