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The description of two alternate models that explain that the mutant lacking RegA and RegB protein is unable to express the yxx gene and the results from ChIP-on-chip analysis that distinguish between the possibilities.
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A technique that is used to recognize and select individuals that have a phenotype in a mutagenized population is known as mutagenesis screening. The
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