The Point in the Brain Where Axons from the Retina

question 159

Multiple Choice

The point in the brain where axons from the retina cross over to the other side of the brain is called the:

• A)Pituitary cortex
• B)Inferior colliculus
• C)Optic chiasm
• D)Optic cross

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Definitions:

Enzymes

Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms by lowering the activation energy.

Enzyme Function

The role enzymes play in accelerating chemical reactions in biological systems without being consumed in the process.

Lock-and-key Model

A model explaining enzyme specificity, where the enzyme's active site (lock) perfectly fits the substrate (key), facilitating the chemical reaction.

Energy Of Activation

The minimum energy that must be supplied to reactants to initiate a chemical reaction.