Gene Expression Microarrays Quantify

question 14

Multiple Choice

Gene expression microarrays quantify:

• A) a single copy of a nucleic acid target.
• B) relative amounts of different messenger RNAs in samples.
• C) RNA promoter regions that are adjacent to an inserted DNA sequence.
• D) the number of specific base pairs in a DNA target.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A method of pairing in learning where two stimuli are habitually associated; over time, the response originally from the second stimulus comes to be from the first stimulus alone.

Reinforcement

A principle in behavior theory in which a behavior is strengthened or made more likely to occur in the future by consequences that follow it.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing capability through its association with a primary reinforcer, such as money or praise.

Disequilibrium Principle

A concept in learning and education suggesting that learning occurs when an individual encounters cognitive conflict or disequilibrium, prompting adaptation and new learning to restore balance.