Which of the Following Is in Correct Order from Smallest

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is in correct order from smallest to largest?

• A) peptide - amino acid - polypeptide
• B) amino acid - polypeptide - peptide
• C) amino acid - peptide - polypeptide
• D) protein - glycerol - amino acid
• E) disaccharide - polysaccharide - monosaccharide A peptide is two or more amino acids covalently bonded together, whereas a polypeptide is a chain of many amino acids joined together. When a polypeptide folds into a specific shape, it is then identified as a protein.

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Definitions:

Fading

The gradual change of the stimulus controlling a response, such that the response eventually occurs to a partially changed or completely new antecedent stimulus.

Stimulus

Any object, event, or factor that elicits or is capable of eliciting a response from a sensory system or an organism.

Controlling

Exercising authority or influence over a situation or individual to dictate or direct outcomes.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavior modification where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens the likelihood of a desired behavior.