By Manipulating a Single Gene,scientists Have Been Able to Control

question 103

Multiple Choice

By manipulating a single gene,scientists have been able to control sexual orientation in

• A) humans.
• B) chimpanzees.
• C) fruit flies.
• D) all of these organisms.

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Definitions:

Failure To Thrive Syndrome

A medical condition, often seen in infants, characterized by a failure to gain weight and grow as expected for age and sex.

Nutrition

The process by which organisms take in and utilize food materials, essential for growth, repair, and maintenance of health.

Canalization

A genetic concept explaining how genotype restrictions lead to predetermined phenotypic outcomes despite environmental variations.

Stunted Growth

A condition in which growth and development are significantly below the normal rates for age, often due to malnutrition or neglect.