Genetics
Genetics
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781464109461
Author: Benjamin A. Pierce
Publisher: MAC HIGHER
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Chapter 14.1, Problem 19AQP
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The basis on which the gene structure and RNA processing in eukaryotic cells, provide a possible explanation for the large size of the dystrophin gene.

Introduction:

“Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMA)” is the largest human gene that encodes to form a protein called dystrophin. This protein is found in muscle cells and helps in the movement of skeletal and cardiac muscles. Dystrophin is one of the groups of a protein complex that work together to support and protect the muscle fibers from injury.

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