Understanding the Axolotl: Regeneration and More

What historical event in 1521 affected the axolotl population?

• The introduction of new species

• The founding of Mexico City

• The Aztec Empire's expansion

• The draining of lakes by the Spanish

What region in Mexico is the native habitat of the axolotl?

• Sonora

• Yucatan

• Chihuahua

• Xochimilco

What unique developmental feature characterizes axolotls?

• Photosynthesis

• Bipedalism

• Neoteny

• Metamorphosis

What is a direct consequence of axolotls retaining their juvenile features?

• They remain underwater

• They can fly

• They live longer

• They become larger

How long can axolotls live in the wild?

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

• 5 years

What can axolotls regenerate?

• Limbs and tail

• Only limbs

• Limbs, spinal cord, jaw, and tail

• Only external gills

What makes axolotls more resistant to cancer?

• Their regenerative abilities

• Their diet

• Their aquatic habitat

• Their dry skin

What is the purpose of using green fluorescent protein in axolotls?

• To make them glow

• To study disease spread

• To improve their vision

• To increase their size

What happens when axolotl cells are transplanted from one to another?

• They are rejected

• They die off

• They attach and function normally

• They change color

What ethical concerns arise from axolotl experimentation?

• Overpopulation

• Transplant experiments

• Genetic modification

• Habitat destruction