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When scientists transferred the gene for the arginine vasopressin (AVP) receptor from male voles into male mice, the male mice ____.

A) began to eat roots, a preferred food of voles
B) attempted to locate and mate with female voles
C) preferred female mice they had already mated with to new females
D) ceased normal social behaviors such as grooming and co-sleeping
E) became aggressive and territorial

Arginine Vasopressin Receptor

A receptor that binds to arginine vasopressin, a hormone involved in water balance and vasoconstriction.

Male Voles

Male members of small rodent species, often studied for their bonding behaviors and social attachments in research exploring mammalian relationships.

Male Mice

Specifically refers to the male of the species Mus musculus, commonly used as a model organism in scientific research.

  • Comprehend the influence of genetics on the behavior and physiological processes of animals.
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