Which Model Organism Has Been Studied First to Investigate How

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which model organism has been studied first to investigate how genes control development?

• A) Mouse
• B) Xenopus
• C) Drosophila
• D) Chicken
• E) Rat

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Definitions:

Activation-synthesis Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that dreams are created by the brain by synthesizing random neural activity during REM sleep.

Dreaming

An array of mental imagery, emotions, and thoughts that transpire within an individual's brain during sleep.

Neural Connections

The links between neurons in the brain and nervous system, through which they communicate via electrical and chemical signals.

Meditation

Mental series of exercises meant to refocus attention and achieve a trancelike state of consciousness.