Course

Genetics

Study Pack

Set 20 The Genetic Control Of Animal Development

Back to Sets
Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

Free
Which of the following types of cells gives rise to germ line cells in Drosophila?

A) Pole cells
B) Cellular blastoderm cells
C) Chorion cells
D) Micropyle cells
E) None of these are correct.

Answer

Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

Free
Which of the following organisms are considered to be premier model organisms for the genetic analysis of animal development?

A) Drosophila
B) C. elegans
C) Chickens
D) Drosophila and C. elegans
E) All of these are correct.

Answer

Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

Free
During Drosophila development,each egg is surrounded by a tough shell-like structure that is made of materials synthesized by somatic cells in the ovary.This structure is called the

A) micropyle.
B) chorion.
C) syncytium.
D) cellular blastoderm.
E) imaginal disc.

Answer