Which of the Following Statements Was Initially a Disadvantage of Using

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements was initially a disadvantage of using the fruit fly for genetic studies?

• A)They have a short generation time from egg to maturity.
• B)They produce up to 1000 eggs in a lifetime.
• C)They are easy to house and breed.
• D)There was only one strain of flies available.
• E)They are inexpensive to maintain.

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Definitions:

Suppresses

The act of consciously or unconsciously holding back, restraining, or reducing a response, emotion, or biological process.

Short-term Results

Immediate or near-immediate outcomes or effects following an action or event, typically observable within a short time frame.

Negative Reinforcement

A type of conditioning where an unfavorable outcome or event is removed after a behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Punishment

A technique used in behavior modification that involves presenting an undesirable consequence or removing a desirable stimulus following unwanted behavior.