Which Statement Best Describes the Limitations of Using of Humans

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the limitations of using of humans in genetic studies of developmental biology?

• A)The variation in human development between individuals is too large for genetic studies.
• B)It is impractical and unethical to conduct experimental manipulation or targeted mutagenesis of humans to examine the role of genes in development.
• C)It is impractical and unethical to examine and describe abnormalities of human development, such as birth defects.
• D)Genetic studies of human development are not necessary, because most problems in human development are due to environmental influences and not genetics.

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Definitions:

Color Vision

The capacity of an organism to distinguish objects based on the wavelengths (or frequencies) of the light they reflect, emit, or transmit.

Fine Acuity

pertains to the sharpness or clarity of vision, often measuring the ability to discern fine details.

Cones

Visual sensory receptors found at the back of the retina, responsible for color vision and sharpness of vision.

Similarity

The state of being alike or having attributes in common, often used in various contexts such as psychology, mathematics, and everyday comparisons.