Scientists Have Discovered Gene Products,including the Hormone ELH,that Control All

question 41

Multiple Choice

Scientists have discovered gene products,including the hormone ELH,that control all components of egg-laying behavior in Aplysia slugs.This discovery confirms that

• A)the egg-laying behavior is innate or hardwired into the slug's brain.
• B)the egg-laying behavior has absolutely no nervous system involvement.
• C)genes can control endocrine gland secretions that control behavior.
• D)this slug could avoid being eaten by garter snakes.
• E)genes only influence physiology and structure but not behavior.

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