To Study How Genes Have Evolved, Scientists Compare the Genome

question 11

Multiple Choice

To study how genes have evolved, scientists compare the genome sequences of related organisms, a research approach known as _____.

• A) genome sequence determination
• B) genome annotation
• C) comparative genomics
• D) functional genomics
• E) proteomics

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Definitions:

Cauliflower

A type of vegetable known for its white, flower-like head that is eaten as food.

Visual Cortex

The part of the cerebral cortex that processes visual information, located in the occipital lobe of the brain.

Occipital Lobes

Lobes at the lower back part of the brain’s cerebral cortex; they contain areas that receive visual information.

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere of the brain with functions linked to speech production.