The Protein Amino Acid Sequence, the RNA Base Sequence, and the DNA

question 46

Multiple Choice

The protein amino acid sequence, the RNA base sequence, and the DNA base sequence are interrelated. Which of the following descriptions is correct?

• A) The RNA base sequence determines the DNA base sequence which, in turn, determines the protein amino acid sequence.
• B) The DNA base sequence determines the RNA base sequence which, in turn, determines the protein amino acid sequence.
• C) The DNA base sequence determines the protein amino acid sequence which, in turn, determines the RNA base sequence.
• D) The RNA base sequence determines the protein amino acid sequence which, in turn, determines the DNA base sequence.
• E) None of the above statements is correct.

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer; also known as conditioned reinforcer.

Primary Reinforcer

A naturally reinforcing stimulus meeting a basic biological need, such as hunger or thirst.

Aversive Stimuli

Unpleasant or noxious stimuli which an organism seeks to avoid or escape.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning strategy wherein a reward is not administered every time the desired behavior is performed, making a behavior more resistant to extinction.