Which Research Topic Would Be Most Likely to Fall Within

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which research topic would be most likely to fall within the area of systems biology?

• A) looking at the interaction of Gene X and Gene Y in cancer cells
• B) understanding how stress hormones affect the organs in the human body
• C) designing a new valve for a heart
• D) finding a novel receptor for a known hormone
• E) determining the bacteria levels in Lake Michigan before and after a rainfall

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