Development - Lecture 9, Intro Flashcards
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What is developmental biology?
A
The study of how a fertilised egg becomes an adult organism
2
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How do we study developmental biology?
A
Using model organisms
3
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What is the difference between protosome and deuterostome organisms?
A
Protosome = mouth forms first
Deuterosome = mouth forms second
4
Q
What is an example of a protosome organism?
A
Parhyale
Planaria
Carnorhabditis
Drosphila
5
Q
What is an example of a deuterosome organism?
A
Hydra
Ciona
Gallus
Dictyostelium
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