A Mutation in a Fly Causes an Antenna to Develop

question 31

Short Answer

A mutation in a fly causes an antenna to develop where a leg should be. This is an example of a __________mutation.

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Definitions:

Axon Terminal

The very end of the axon of a neuron, where neurotransmitters are released to communicate with other neurons.

Dendrite

Branch-like extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons.

Neural Message

The process by which nerve cells (neurons) communicate information through electrical and chemical signals.

Resting Potential

The state of a neuron when it is not being stimulated or activated, characterized by a negative charge inside the cell relative to the outside.