The Ability of the DNA Polymerase to Remove Mismatched Bases

question 5

True/False

The ability of the DNA polymerase to remove mismatched bases is called exonuclease cleavage (proofreading).

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to reduce anxiety by gradually exposing the patient to the feared object or situation.

Aversive Conditioning

A method of behavioral training in which an unwanted behavior is associated with discomfort in order to discourage that behavior.

Transference

The process in psychotherapy where patients project feelings and attitudes from a past relationship onto the therapist.

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique involving the conditioning of an undesirable behavior or response to a stimulus into a desired behavior by association of positive actions with the stimulus.