If Two Individuals with Different Distinct Characteristics Are Mated, Their

question 34

Multiple Choice

If two individuals with different distinct characteristics are mated, their offspring is called a ________.

• A) strain
• B) true-breeding line
• C) gamete
• D) cross
• E) hybrid

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Definitions:

Neuron

A nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information throughout the body.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons where the transmission of electrical or chemical signals occurs.

Epigenetic Processes

Biological mechanisms that alter gene expression without changing the DNA sequence, influencing how genes are turned on or off.

Michael Meany

A researcher known for his work on the effects of stress, maternal care, and epigenetics on the development of the nervous system.