Maternal Effect Genes

question 23

Multiple Choice

Maternal effect genes

• A) are feminizing genes.
• B) are expressed in daughters only.
• C) stimulate oogenesis.
• D) are expressed during oogenesis.
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, usually measured to assess heart functionality and health conditions.

Sleeping Less

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Rate-Of-Living Theory

A theory suggesting that the faster an organism’s metabolism, the shorter its lifespan, positing a link between metabolic rate and longevity.

Cell Division

A biological process by which a cell splits into two or more daughter cells, fundamental for growth, reproduction, and repair in organisms.