Which of the following is most influenced by the SRY gene?

Q: Malaria, one of the most pervasive and destructive of all infectious diseases, is caused by…

A: Gene regulation includes chemical and structural changes in genetic material, or mechanism which…

Q: If the gene product is protein then why not to provide these protein from exogenous source to meet…

A: DNA undergoes transcription to form RNA which then undergoes translation to form DNA.

Q: In a few sentences, describe how p53 guards the genome. Include at least two specific ways that p53…

A: The TP53 ( Tumor protein 53) also known as P53. This gene codes for cell cycle regulatory proteins…

Q: The CTCF protein is involved in the regulation of the Igf2-H19 gene cluster. Which of the following…

A: The gene expression involves transcription and later translation. Different mechanisms are involved…

Q: Name the common and rare alleles found in the human population of the TAS2R38 gene

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Q: Discuss the similarities and differences of phenotypic variations that are caused by epigenetic gene…

A: Genetics is a branch of science that deals in the study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation of…

Q: Give at least 3 examples each of internal and external factors that affect penetrance and…

A: Penetrance is a term used to define whether or not a genotype has a clinical expression in a person.…

Q: DMP1 on the 5' end

A: A genome is the full set of nucleic acid sequences present in an organism, it is the total DNA (or…

Q: Which of the following is a correct statement about epigenetics? Group of answer choices Increased…

A: Genetic changes are associated with changes in the DNA sequences.

Q: How many protein coding genes would expect to be affected if the mutations are distributed randomly?

A: Due to metabolic mistakes, radiation exposure, and environmental variables, DNA experiences numerous…

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A: The process by which information encoded in a gene is used to control the assembly of a protein…

Q: Let’s suppose an X-linked gene in mice exists as two alleles, whichwe will call B and b.…

A: The females contain two copies of X chromosomes. These copies are derived from the maternal and…

Q: What type of epigenetic change is responsible for genomic imprinting?

A: Epigenetic refers to the patterns of inheritance that involve the alterations in characteristics…

Q: discuss the importance of understanding epigenetics in improving people health

A: Imprinting is an epigenetic procedure that signifies DNA in a sex-dependent behavior and causes the…

Q: List the following steps of gene expression in eukaryotes in chronological order. Also indicate…

A: RNA processing refers to the series of events where the pre-mRNA is converted to mature RNA by…

Q: Many genes generate different products depending on the type of cell expressing the gene. How is…

A: The process of generation of different protein products from the same pre-mRNA transcript is called…

Q: The phenotype of a heterozygous mouse (Aa) is agouti.  The agouti banding pattern is due to altered…

A: * Homozygous dominant and Heterozygous will produce agouti that is AA or Aa respectively  and the…

Q: List the three major classes of segmentation genes and outline the function of each.

A: Segmentation means dividing the embryo into even smaller segments. the specific structures are then…

Q: Which of the following has been directly associated with deficiencies in several genes, especially…

A: Introduction snRNPs, or small nuclear ribonucleoproteins, are RNA-protein complexes that combine…

Q: What protein does the P53 code for and why is it important?

A: Answer :- The TP53 quality gives guidelines to making a protein called growth protein p53 (or p53).…

Q: Explain the difference between a gain-of-functionmutation and a dominant-negative mutation. Why…

A: A mutation is referred to as a change in an organism's DNA sequence. Mutations can occur as a result…

Q: How does gene expression change over time for the polypeptide components of hemoglobin?

A: There is a change in the polypeptide chains of the hemoglobin from the fetus till birth.

Q: Why is it useful to survey expression of the entire genomeunder particular conditions?

A: Expression of the entire genome involves studying expression and the variation in expression in a…

Q: In mice, the A allele causes agouti fur, the AY allele causes yellow fur and is dominant to the A…

A: Mutations are alterations in the DNA sequence of an organism. Small changes, such as adding or…

Q: The FOXP2 gene is sometimes called the “language gene.” Why is this name inaccurate?

A: The FOXP2 gene present in many vertebrate including human beings. It encodes a protein Forkhead…

Q: Describe the two assumptions that underlie the identification ofdisease-causing alleles via…

A: Gene is a functional unit of heredity. A gene is a sequence of nucleotides in genome that codes for…

Q: MCR1 the only gene responsible for the variation in the human skin color?

A: MCR1 (melanocortin 1 receptor)  gene is very well known to be associated with the variations found…

Q: What are three reasons why gene expression might vary across time and across different parts of the…

A: In human, around 20000 genes are present in almost every cell in our body. Most genes are  same in…

Q: Describe the difference in the effects of a mutation in a gap gene versus one in a pair-rule gene.

A: The genes consist of hereditary information in the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequences and is…

Q: 1. A monogenic disease is a disease caused by a mutation in a single gene. For instance, sickle-cell…

A: * Sickle cell anemia is blood disorder in which red blood cells becomes mis shapen and turns into…

Q: When the expression of alleles are affected by the presence of other genes,such as sickle cell trait…

A: If a person is a carrier of sickle cell anemia then half of the RBC of the individual are…

Q: why  CNVs are highly polymorphic ?

A: In humans two-third of the entire genome is made of copy number variants. These copy number variants…

Q: What type of epigenetic mark is responsible for genomic imprinting?

A: Epigenetic mark allows genes to switch off or on. These generally change the way genes are…

Q: Define the product of the MT2A gene ?

A: Chromosome is a genetic material made up of two DNA strands. DNA is a polynucleotide that stores…

Q: The HbβS(sickle-cell) allele of the human β-globingene changes the sixth amino acid in the…

A: Sickle cell anemia is a blood disorder in which an improper folding of hemoglobin occurs. In this…

Q: Do you think there are more unique alleles of p53 that lead to cancer or more unique alleles of Ras…

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Q: Explain the significance of “jumping genes.”

A: Genetics is the branch of biology that deals with genetic material like DNA, RNA. DNA stands for…

Q: Describe the mechanism of genomic imprinting of the Igf2 gene in mammals.

A: Genomic imprinting is an epigenetic form of gene regulation. This results in the function of only…

Q: Include a description as to why disrupting the expression of each gene leads to the phenotype…

A: Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) is a transparent, free-living roundworm that is a popular model…

Mitochondrial Mutations

A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.