Which of the Following Organisms Are Considered to Be Premier

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following organisms are considered to be premier model organisms for the genetic analysis of animal development?

• A) Drosophila
• B) C. elegans
• C) Chickens
• D) Drosophila and C. elegans
• E) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

SST

Total sum of squares in statistical analysis, representing the total variation in the observed data relative to the mean.

Multiple Linear Regression

A statistical technique that models the relationship between a dependent variable and two or more independent variables by fitting a linear equation to observed data.

Partial Regression Slope Coefficients

Quantitative measures in multiple regression models that represent the rate of change in the dependent variable for one-unit change in the predictor variable, holding other variables constant.

Coefficient of Multiple Determination

A statistical measure that represents the proportion of variance in a dependent variable that can be predicted from multiple independent variables.