Can You Think of a Specific Example Where Multiple Genome

question 27

Essay

Can you think of a specific example where multiple genome datasets would be useful in the study of morphogenesis?

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Definitions:

Vascular Tunic

Middle layer of the eye; contains many blood vessels.

Iris

Specialized portion of the vascular tunic; the “colored” portion of the eye that can be seen through the cornea.

Fovea Centralis

The fovea centralis is a small depression in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest, due to the concentration of cones, which are photoreceptor cells responsible for color vision.

Optic Disc

The point in the eye where the optic nerve connects to the retina, often referred to as the blind spot because it lacks photoreceptors.