Because of Our Greater Complexity,the Human Genome Carries About Eight

question 100

True/False

Because of our greater complexity,the human genome carries about eight times as many genes as the fruit fly does.

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Definitions:

Fixative

A chemical substance used in microscopy and histology to preserve tissues or cells by stabilizing their structure.

Dissecting Tray

A flat, usually metal or plastic, tray used to hold specimens for dissection.

Ventral

Pertaining to the front or anterior part of an organism.

Trapezius Group

The trapezius muscle group is a large muscle extending from the neck to the mid-back and across the shoulders, involved in moving, rotating, and stabilizing the scapula (shoulder blade) and extending the neck.