LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

GENETICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is an example of a learned characteristic?
A
color of a dog’s fur
B
color blindness of a person
C
the ability of a mouse to run a maze
D
a person’s ability to roll their tongue
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The mouse has short hair, a long naked tail, rounded erect ears, protruding eyes, a pointed snout and five toes on each foot. Mice come in a variety of colors.

Detailed explanation-2: -T Maze Spontaneous Alternation is a behavioral test for measuring exploratory behavior in animals, especially rodent models for CNS disorders. This test is based on the willingness of rodents to explore a new environment, i.e. they prefer to visit a new arm of the maze rather than a familiar arm.

Detailed explanation-3: -The design took advantage of a rat or mouse’s tendency to seek shelter from brightly lit, open spaces. An animal placed at the center of the maze checks out each hole until it finds one that leads to the safety of a dark, enclosed box.

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