Supermodels of Science Quiz Answers
C. elegans
Question: A scientist used GFP to identify specific cells in developing C. elegans in order to make a map of cells in which organ?
Answer: A. The scientist used GFP to make a map of cells in the brain, allowing him to understand how animal brains are organized.
Fruit fly
Question: Scientists raise fruit flies in the laboratory to study how their genes affect which of the following?
Answer: E. All of the above are studied by scientists who raise fruit flies in the laboratory.
Mouse
Question: Laboratory mice are the most commonly used animal in research. Mice are great model organisms because...
Answer: D. Both A and B
Yeast
Question: The yeast called S. cerevisiae is used in which of the following?
Answer: D. All of the above use the yeast called S. cerevisiae.
Zebrafish
Question: Because zebrafish are see-through, they are especially good for studies of:
Answer: A. Some scientists use zebrafish to study bone and other organ development.
Social Media Links