According to Figure 14

question 101

Multiple Choice

According to Figure 14.2, the average number of new mutations that occur across an entire human genome in one generation is approximately _____ times higher than in nematodes.

• A)2
• B)10
• C)100
• D)1000
• E)10,000

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Definitions:

Myelin Sheaths

Fatty coverings on the axons of some neurons that help speed neural impulses.

Degeneration

The process by which tissue deteriorates over time, losing structure and function, often associated with diseases and aging.

Nervous System

A complex network of nerves and cells that transmits signals between different parts of the body.

Synapse

The junction between neurons where electrochemical signals are transmitted from one neuron to another, facilitating communication within the brain.