Refer to the Figure Showing Moth Metamorphosis

question 61

Short Answer

Refer to the figure showing moth metamorphosis. If the corpora allata are removed from the larva at the fourth-instar stage, the organism will go through another molt to become a(n) _______.

Understand the concept of sequence alignment and the significance of gaps, insertions, and substitutions.

Comprehend the process of inferring evolutionary relationships based on observed sequence variations.

Grasp the procedures for aligning DNA sequences and the importance of correcting for multiple and parallel substitutions.

Appreciate the adaptive significance of lateral gene transfer and genome size variation.

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Definitions:

Modifying Behaviour

The process of using techniques, such as reinforcement or punishment, to alter an individual's actions or reactions.

Non-contingent Reinforcement

A behavior reinforcement strategy where rewards are given at fixed times or intervals, regardless of the behavior exhibited.

Thorndike

Edward Thorndike was an American psychologist who formulated the Law of Effect, which posits that behaviors followed by satisfying outcomes are likely to recur.

Successful Responses

are behaviors or actions that effectively achieve the desired outcome or solve a particular problem in a given context.