Which of the Following Statements Does Not Present a Reason

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does not present a reason that Drosophila melanogaster is a suitable research subject for developmental genetics studies?

• A) An abundance of developmental genes is available for study.
• B) An abundance of mutants is available for study.
• C) A new mutation can be mapped on the chromosome relatively easily.
• D) Flies can be easily grown in the laboratory setting.
• E) The control of fly development is unique and unrelated to human development.

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Definitions:

Rapid Eye Movements

Quick, simultaneous movements of both eyes in the same direction, often associated with the REM phase of sleep where dreaming occurs.

Dreaming

A complex mental activity during sleep involving vivid imagery, emotions, and thoughts, often reflecting unconscious desires and processes.

REM Sleep

Rapid Eye Movement sleep, a phase of sleep characterized by fast eye movements, dreaming, and bodily paralysis.

Increasing Occurrence

A pattern characterized by the growing frequency of a specific event or condition over a period of time.