The Microbial Source of Cry Genes Used to Make Insect-Resistant

question 3

Multiple Choice

The microbial source of cry genes used to make insect-resistant transgenic plants is ________.

• A) Thermus aquaticus
• B) Agrobacterium tumefaciens
• C) Bacillus thuringiensis
• D) Escherichia coli
• E) Saccharomyces cerevisiae

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Definitions:

Gestalt Principle

A theory in psychology that proposes objects are perceived not by means of a passive and automatic registering of features but through active and holistic processes.

Figure And Ground

A principle in visual perception that describes how humans separate an object (the figure) from its surrounding area (the ground).

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time.

Feature Detectors

Neurons in the brain that respond to specific features of a stimulus, such as lines, edges, or movement, playing a crucial role in the process of perception.