The Study of the Transmission of Biological Information from One

question 23

Multiple Choice

The study of the transmission of biological information from one generation to the next is called

• A)genetics.
• B)anthropology.
• C)genealogy.
• D)reproductive biology.
• E)molecular biology.

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Definitions:

Spastic Contractions

Involuntary muscle contractions that are sudden and sustained, often resulting from spinal cord injury or neurological disorders.

Synaptic Cleft

A narrow space between the end of a neuron and an adjacent cell, where neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals.

Organophosphate Poison

Toxic chemicals found in certain pesticides and nerve agents that inhibit the function of acetylcholinesterase, leading to overstimulation of nerves.

Pacemaker Cells

Cells located in the heart that control the heart rate by generating impulses that travel through the heart, stimulating contractions.