A Person Who Makes Decisions That Are "Merely Good Enough

question 185

Multiple Choice

A person who makes decisions that are "merely good enough" is called a(n)

• A)optimizer.
• B)rational person.
• C)satisficer.
• D)maxi-minimizer.

Understand the basic components and purposes of engineered plasmids in genetic engineering.

Comprehend the necessity and function of vectors in gene transfer.

Grasp the concept and applications of recombinant DNA technology.

Recognize methods for amplifying DNA segments.

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Definitions:

Metabolic Processes

The chemical reactions that occur within a living organism to maintain life.

Torpor

A state of decreased physiological activity in an animal, usually by a reduced body temperature and metabolic rate.

Hibernation

A state of minimal activity and metabolic depression entered by animals to survive winter or other adverse conditions.

Estivation

A period of dormancy or inactivity in some animals during hot or dry periods.