Neurospora Crassa, a Mycelial-Form Fungus, Is Useful for Genetic and Biochemical

question 4

Multiple Choice

Neurospora crassa, a mycelial-form fungus, is useful for genetic and biochemical studies because it

• A) produces meiotic products contained in an ascus.
• B) is haploid.
• C) has a relatively short life cycle.
• D) All of the above
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Dorsal Root Ganglion

A cluster of nerve cell bodies (neurons) in a dorsal root of a spinal nerve.

Satellite Cells

Cells located at the periphery of skeletal muscle fibers, involved in the repair and regeneration of damaged muscle tissue.

Schwann Cells

Peripheral nervous system cells that produce myelin, insulating axons to increase the speed at which electrical impulses are conducted.

Multipolar Neuron

A type of neuron characterized by having one axon and multiple dendrites, allowing for the integration of a large amount of information from various sources.