Which Characteristic of Drosophila Melanogaster Was Exploited in the Screen

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic of Drosophila melanogaster was exploited in the screen that led to the discovery of the ras pathway?

• A) Ability to fly
• B) Sex linkage
• C) Chemotaxis
• D) Phototaxis

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Definitions:

Muscle Activity

The physical action or movement produced by the contraction of muscles.

Brain-Wave Activity

The patterns of electrical activity in the brain, measurable by EEG, associated with different states of consciousness.

Restless Legs Syndrome

A neurological disorder characterized by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, usually due to uncomfortable sensations.

L-dopa

A precursor to the neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, frequently used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.