Which Individual Would Be Most Likely to Receive the Title

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which individual would be most likely to receive the title of "first marine scientist"?

• A) Matthew Maury
• B) Captain James Cook
• C) Christopher Columbus
• D) Wyville Thompson (of the Challenger expedition)

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Definitions:

Eyeless Mutant

A type of mutation, often studied in genetic research, that results in the absence of eyes in organisms due to specific genetic alterations.

Expressed

The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product, often a protein.

Activators

Molecules or compounds that increase the activity of enzymes or other proteins, often playing crucial roles in metabolic pathways.

Transcription

The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA by the enzyme RNA polymerase, serving as a key step in gene expression.