You Are Trying to Persuade an Audience That Animals Should

question 20

True/False

You are trying to persuade an audience that animals should not be used for research purposes. You provide horror stories about animals that were abused and died unnecessarily. The members of your audience understand the narratives, but they do not believe them. In this instance, you have provided evidence, but not proof.

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Definitions:

Homologous Hox Genes

Genes found in the genomes of many organisms that are responsible for determining the basic structure and orientation of an organism's body plan.

Dorsal-Ventral Patterning

The process by which cells during development become organized and specialized across the back (dorsal) to front (ventral) axis of an organism, critical for proper anatomical formation.

Microbes

Microscopic organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, that can have a vast range of functions and effects on their environments.