Jose Is Interested in Manipulating Genes That Are Linked to Alzheimer's

question 122

Multiple Choice

Jose is interested in manipulating genes that are linked to Alzheimer's disease in mouse embryos.What must he consider before beginning his research?

• A)whether the information he will obtain is important enough to justify the inclusion of animals
• B)whether the information he will obtain is important enough to advance his career
• C)whether he can ensure that his methods will be approved by the institutional review board
• D)whether he can ensure that his methods will do no harm to the animals involved

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Definitions:

Blind Spot

The area in the visual field that lacks detection of light because no photoreceptor cells are located there, specifically where the optic nerve exits the eye.

Photoreceptors

Specialized cells in the retina of the eye that convert light into neural signals the brain can understand, critical for vision.

Optic Nerve

A bundle of more than a million nerve fibers that transmit visual signals from the retina to the brain.

Fovea

A tiny pit located in the macula of the retina, responsible for sharp central vision due to a high concentration of cone cells.