When Researchers Apply the Principles of Evolution to Produce New

question 163

Multiple Choice

When researchers apply the principles of evolution to produce new molecules that can be used for pharmaceuticals, they are

• A) bioprospecting.
• B) performing in vitro evolution.
• C) performing concerted evolution.
• D) constructing orthologs.
• E) sequencing.

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Definitions:

UCS

Unconditioned Stimulus, an aspect of classical conditioning theory, referring to a stimulus that naturally triggers a reflexive or involuntary response without prior learning.

CS

Stands for Conditioned Stimulus in classical conditioning; a neutral stimulus that, after being repeatedly paired with an unconditioned stimulus, becomes able to elicit a conditioned response.

CR

Conditional Reflex; a learned response to a specified stimulus.

Social Learning Theory

A theory that posits individuals learn behaviors by observing and imitating others, influenced by punishments and rewards.