To Fight the Recent Outbreak of Zika Virus in the Americas,scientists

question 14

Multiple Choice

To fight the recent outbreak of Zika virus in the Americas,scientists took advantage of_______ to force a gene to be passed on to progeny that resulted in short- lived offspring that did not reach maturity.

• A)DNA vaccines
• B)gene drive
• C)selective breeding
• D)CRISPR- Cas

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Definitions:

Middle Ear

The air-filled central section of the ear, located behind the eardrum, which contains the ossicles that transmit sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Labyrinth/o

A prefix in medical terminology referring to the labyrinth of the inner ear, involved in hearing and balance.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear containing the organ of Corti, which produces nerve impulses in response to sound vibrations.

Endo-

A prefix meaning within or inside, often used in medical and scientific terms.