In Clever Experiments, Expression of the Human L-Opsin Gene Was

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Essay

In clever experiments, expression of the human L-opsin gene was shown to be sufficient to improve spectral discrimination in both female mice and male squirrel monkeys.
A. Would male mice with the knocked-in human L-opsin gene be expected to perform spectral discrimination tasks as well as their heterozygous female siblings? Briefly explain your reasoning.
B. Would male squirrel monkeys with virally transduced human L-opsin be expected to perform spectral discrimination tasks as well as their heterozygous female siblings? Briefly explain your reasoning.
Evolution of Nervous System Structure and Development

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Definitions:

Quantity Demanded

The amount of a product or service consumers are willing and able to buy at a given price over a specified period of time.

Unit Elasticity

Demand or supply for which the elasticity coefficient is equal to 1; means that the percentage change in the quantity demanded or quantity supplied is equal to the percentage change in price.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of goods or services that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price.

Price Elasticity

The degree to which demand for an item is affected by changes in its cost.