The Production of Multiple Identical Organisms from a Single Ancestor

question 49

Multiple Choice

The production of multiple identical organisms from a single ancestor is called ________.

• A)DNA ligation
• B)phenotyping
• C)cloning
• D)transcription
• E)sequencing

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Definitions:

Appetite Hormones

Biochemical substances, such as ghrelin and leptin, that regulate the sensation of hunger and satiety in the body.

Secreted by the Hypothalamus

Produced and released by the hypothalamus, a region of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation.

Orexin

A type of neuropeptide that plays an important role in regulating arousal, wakefulness, and appetite.

Set Point

A theory suggesting that individuals have a pre-set, natural body weight or condition that the body regulates and tends to maintain.