Consider a Culture of 10,000 Cells That Double to 20,000

question 15

Multiple Choice

Consider a culture of 10,000 cells that double to 20,000 cells. If measuring 100 mutations in the population, the mutation frequency would be

• A) 100 mutations / ~4,500 genes = 0.022.
• B) 100 mutations / 1 generation = 100.
• C) 100 mutations / 20,000 cells = 0.05.
• D) 100 mutations / 10,000 new cells = 0.001.
• E) (100 / ~4,500 genes) / 10,000 new cells = 0.0000022.

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Definitions:

Prolactin

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production in lactating females and has various other effects in both sexes.

Inhibin

Inhibin is a hormone that negatively regulates the production of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and is essential in the control of reproductive function.

Spermatogenesis

The process of sperm cell development, occurring in the testes, where spermatogonial stem cells differentiate into mature spermatozoa.

FSH Secretion

The release of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone by the pituitary gland, which plays a crucial role in reproductive processes.