The Reason That Cellular Slime Molds Are Being Used to Study

question 14

Multiple Choice

The reason that cellular slime molds are being used to study the evolution of the immune system is because

• A)cells within the multicellular slug will perform specialized function similar to that of neutrophils and macrophages.
• B)cells within the single-celled slug will perform specialized function similar to that of neutrophils and macrophages.
• C)cells within the multicellular slug will perform specialized function similar to that of red blood cells.
• D)the slug is capable of preventing pathogens from being able to infect it.
• E)None of these reasons are why cellular slime molds are being used for studying the evolution of the immune system.

---

Definitions:

Novation

A legal process by which an existing contract is replaced by a new contract, with the consent of all parties involved, often involving a change of parties or terms.

Statutory Assignment

The transfer of rights or interests in a particular matter as established by statute or legislative action.

Equitable Assignment

A method by which contractual rights are transferred from one party to another, in a manner recognized by equity or fairness, rather than strictly by the letter of the law.

Rectification

The judicial procedure for rectifying an error in a document to accurately represent the real intentions of the parties concerned.