When a Person Thinks Reflectively and Productively and Evaluates Evidence

question 80

Multiple Choice

When a person thinks reflectively and productively and evaluates evidence, he or she is engaging in

• A) critical thinking.
• B) metacognition.
• C) cognitive monitoring.
• D) control processes.

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Definitions:

Ligases

Enzymes that catalyze the joining of two molecules by forming a new chemical bond, often requiring the expenditure of energy derived from ATP.

Polymerase

An enzyme that synthesizes long chains or polymers of nucleic acids.

Thermus Aquaticus

A species of bacterium that can tolerate high temperatures, from which Taq polymerase, an enzyme used in PCR, is derived.

Hydrothermal Vents

Deep-sea features where mineral-rich water is released from the Earth's crust, supporting unique ecosystems independent of sunlight.