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In animal models of obesity, a mutation in the ___ gene can produce an animal that is very obese and has a yellow coat color; however, a particular ___ by the mother can alter this outcome in any offspring with this mutation.
 
  a. ghrelin; gestational event
  b. agouti; diet
  c. NPY; diet
  d. agouti; gestational event

Question 2

Myelin is important in neural regeneration because:
 
  a. It provides a path for the re-growing neuron
  b. Only non-myelinated neurons can regenerate
  c. Growth cannot occur until all myelin has been removed
  d. None of the above



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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