Suppose the Common Ancestor of Cows and Whales Had a at One

question 56

Short Answer

Suppose the common ancestor of cows and whales had A at one nucleotide site.At this site, whales have G and cows have T.This would be an example of a _______ substitution.

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Definitions:

Shaping

A method of teaching new behaviors by using reinforcement until the target behavior is achieved, often through successive approximations.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning process in which a reward is not administered every time the desired action is performed, leading to more resistant behavior to extinction.

Classroom Answers

Refers to responses given by students or participants in an educational setting, usually in response to questions posed by teachers or instructors.

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal or avoidance after a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.