How Is a Chimeric Mouse Characterized

question 4

Multiple Choice

How is a chimeric mouse characterized?

• A) A combination of XX and XY cells
• B) An intersex phenotype
• C) A mouse with abnormal body morphology as a result of gene mutations
• D) A mouse with a homozygous recessive mutation in a gene
• E) A mouse with a mixture of its own and cultured ES cells

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Definitions:

Vagus Nerve

A cranial nerve that innervates major organs, including the heart and digestive tract, playing a crucial role in autonomic functions like heart rate and digestion.

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

The ninth cranial nerve, which is responsible for taste and other functions in the tongue and throat.

Spinal Reflex Arc

A neural pathway that mediates a reflex action involving the spinal cord, consisting of at least one sensory neuron and one motor neuron.

Sensory Neuron

A type of neuron that transmits signals from sensory receptors towards the central nervous system, allowing it to perceive stimuli.