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George Beadle and Edward Tatum at Stanford experimented with a bread mold (Neuropora crassa). They induced genetic mutations using x rays that affected enzymes involved in making amino acids. Their experiments showed that genes are directly linked to enzyme production.  Their landmark explanation that each gene controls the production of a single enzyme, which in turn regulates a specific step in a metabolic pathway, is known as the _____________________________________ hypothesis.

Plant remains like teosinte and corn do not preserve well. What did archeologists find on ancient stone tools to confirm that native Mexicans were processing and eating corn 8,000 years ago? Mark all that apply.

Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park officials want to reduce the number of visitors who steal wood from the park and use the following sign. “Many past visitors have removed petrified wood from the Park, changing the natural state of the Petrified Forest” with a photo of three visitors taking wood. According to Robert Cialdini’s (2003) research, which of the following is most likely to happen?

According to lecture, people define themselves on two different levels. “I am tall,” “I am extroverted,” and “I am a voter” are the examples of __________; “I am a sister,” “I am an American,” and “I am a UMN student” are the examples of ___________. 

When people have both the motivation and ability to attend to a persuasive communication, they are more likely to use the ________ route to persuasion.

Frontal lobe damage left an individual unable to speak. What area was specifically damaged?

Which cells are ciliated and function to move/make CSF?

Which of these allows more potassium to exit the neuron and helps in maintaining the resting membrane potential?

Most people with a BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration)  above 0.45% would be

Explain what Multiple Sclerosis is and what are some symptoms.