Imagine That a Human Embryo Carries a Mutation in the Gene

question 17

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a human embryo carries a mutation in the gene encoding the Notch receptor. What will this mutation affect in the embryo?

• A)bone development
• B)heart development
• C)nervous system development
• D)pancreas development
• E)All of these choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Home Pregnancy Tests

Over-the-counter tests that allow individuals to determine pregnancy status by detecting the presence of the hormone hCG in urine.

Pregnancy

The period during which a fertilized egg develops into a fetus inside a woman's uterus, typically lasting about 40 weeks from the last menstrual period to childbirth.

Biochemical Barrier

Natural or artificial barriers at the cellular or molecular level that prevent or control the passage of harmful substances, often part of innate immune defense.