Lessen 1

Question 1

Splice variant

Answer 1

-Variable messages transcribed from the same gene
-add diversity by allowing a single gene encode information for variety of related proteins product
-play an important role in the diversity and complexity of the brain structure and function

Question 2

Microcephaly

Answer 2

Mutation of a single gene that regulate mitosis -> brain and head fail to grow and brain function dramatically diminished.

Question 3

Camilo golgi and Cajal debate

Answer 3

Neurons are continuous cells forming reticulum (golgi)
Neurons are discrete cells