Konrad Lorenz's Studies of Ducks, in Which He Cross-Bred Closely

question 61

Multiple Choice

Konrad Lorenz's studies of ducks, in which he cross-bred closely related species to test the genetic basis of their courtship displays, were examples of a(n) _______ experiment.

• A) selective breeding
• B) gene knockout
• C) deprivation
• D) imprinting
• E) None of the above

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