Define and Explain the Use of Antisense Technology in Plant

question 12

Essay

Define and explain the use of antisense technology in plant biotechnology.

Understand the concept and objectives of process reengineering.

Grasp the significance of eliminating work duplication and bottlenecks through process reengineering.

Recognize the steps involved in reengineering core processes.

Understand the role of cost reduction and efficiency increase in process reengineering.

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Definitions:

Conditioning

A method of modifying behavior in which an individual learns to connect a previously neutral stimulus with a behavior that is sought after.

Optimum Interstimulus Interval

The ideal time gap between the presentation of a conditioned stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus for effective associative learning to occur.

Knee-Jerk Reflex

A reflexive action produced by a sharp tap on the tendons just below the kneecap, demonstrating the patellar reflex.

CS

Stands for Conditioned Stimulus, which is a previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually comes to trigger a conditioned response.