Dosage Compensation Offsets the Problems Associated with Differences in the Number

question 3

Multiple Choice

Dosage compensation offsets the problems associated with differences in the number of ________ chromosomes in many species.

• A) cytoplasmic
• B) autosome
• C) sex
• D) extranuclear
• E) mitochondrial

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Definitions:

Phi Phenomenon

The optical illusion of perceiving continuous motion between separate objects viewed in rapid succession.

Autokinetic Illusion

A visual phenomenon where a stationary point of light in a dark environment appears to move due to small involuntary eye movements.

Binocular Disparity

The difference in image location of an object seen by the left and right eyes, contributing to depth perception.

Ocular Disparity

The difference in the visual images that each eye perceives because of the eyes' horizontal separation, which is used for depth perception.