Genetics: Analysis and Principles
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781259616020
Author: Robert J. Brooker Professor Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 24.1, Problem 4COMQ
A gene knockout is a gene
a. whose function has been inactivated.
b. that has been transferred to a different species.
c. that has been moved to a new location in the genome.
d. that has been eliminated from a species during evolution.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
When using gene therapy to treat an hereditary disease, the idea is to:
A. Introduce the correct gene into the patient's DNA
B. Inject the patient with a specific protein to cure the disease.
C. Blood transfusions from healthy individuals.
D. ntroduce mRNA molecules with the correct genetic information to the patient.
E. Introduce a virus to the patient that will specifically destroy mutated cells.
With the exception of retroviruses, the direction of transfer of genetic information in all living things is as follows:
A.
pRNA--> DNA--> mRNA--> protein.
B.
DNA--> tRNA--> protein
C.
protein--> DNA--> mRNA
D.
DNA--> mRNA--> protein
A mouse gene was identified and determined to be required for formation of heart muscle. A gene with a similar sequence was identified in the human genome. What experiment could scientists do to determine if the mouse and human genes have similar functions?
A. The scientist could place the normal human gene into normal mice and see if the resulting mice are viable.
B. The scientist could search the human genome for genes that encode proteins that are identical to the protein encoded by the mouse gene.
C. The scientist could place the normal human gene into mutant mice to see if heart muscle forms in the mouse.
D. The scientist could place the mutant mouse gene into humans to see if humans develop without heart muscle.
Chapter 24 Solutions
Genetics: Analysis and Principles
Ch. 24.1 - 1. A DNA microarray is a slide that is dotted...Ch. 24.1 - 2. The purpose of a ChIP-chip assay is to...Ch. 24.1 - 3. For the method of RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq),...Ch. 24.1 - A gene knockout is a gene a. whose function has...Ch. 24.2 - Prob. 1COMQCh. 24.2 - Prob. 2COMQCh. 24.2 - Prob. 3COMQCh. 24.2 - Prob. 4COMQCh. 24.3 - Prob. 1COMQCh. 24.3 - 2. Homologous genes
a. are derived from the same...
Ch. 24.3 - Prob. 3COMQCh. 24 - 1. Give the meanings of the following terms:...Ch. 24 - Prob. 2CONQCh. 24 - What is a database? What types of information are...Ch. 24 - Prob. 4CONQCh. 24 - Prob. 5CONQCh. 24 - Prob. 6CONQCh. 24 - Prob. 7CONQCh. 24 - Prob. 8CONQCh. 24 - Prob. 1EQCh. 24 - In the procedure called RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq),...Ch. 24 - 3. Can two-dimensional gel electrophoresis be used...Ch. 24 - Prob. 4EQCh. 24 - 5. Describe the two general types of protein...Ch. 24 - 6. Discuss the bioinformatics approaches that can...Ch. 24 - 7. What is a motif? Why is it useful for computer...Ch. 24 - Discuss why it is useful to search a database to...Ch. 24 - Prob. 9EQCh. 24 - In this chapter, we considered a computer program...Ch. 24 - Prob. 11EQCh. 24 - Prob. 12EQCh. 24 - Prob. 13EQCh. 24 - Refer to question 3 in More Genetic TIPS before...Ch. 24 - Prob. 15EQCh. 24 - Prob. 16EQCh. 24 - 1. Let’s suppose you are in charge of organizing...
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Which of the following organisms would be the most likely to have identical copies of the Alu sequence, repeated thousands of times in its genome? A. the Japanese pufferfish B. Escherichia coli C. the chimpanzee D. Fugu rubripes E. the mousearrow_forwardHorizontal gene transfer is a process in which genetic material from an organism is a. transferred from cell to cell. b. transferred to its offspring. c. transferred to another organism that is not the offspring of the first organism. d. released into the environment.arrow_forwardIn gene therapy, healthy genes are placed into animal cells that have defective genes by usinga. a DNA particle gun.b. micropipettes (needles).c. virus vectors.d. Cells are not modified genetically. Instead, healthyarrow_forward
- The Human Genome Project was created in 1990 as an international effort began to analyze the human DNA sequence. What was the purpose of this global research project? A. to develop a vaccine for diabetes O B. for scientists to be able to eventually clone humans C. for scientists to be able to determine which genes code for specific proteins D. to make a real-life Spongebob Squarepantsarrow_forwardIn 1973. Stanley Cohen and Herbert Boyer inserted a gene from an African clawed frog into a bacterium. The bacterium then began producing a proteir by the code found on the inserted frog gene. The procedure used by Cohen and Boyer created a... O A. Transgenic organism O B. Non-living organism O C. Stem cell O D. Unspecialized cellarrow_forwardImagine you go to the doctor because you are sick. You get antibiotics, but you hurry out of the hospital as fast as you can so you don’t pick up any antibiotic resistance genes as well. If genes were transferred directly from the environment, you could pick up a resistance gene by breathing the air. What type of gene transfer allows cells to pick up genes directly from the environment? a. Transformation b. Transduction c. Conjugation d. All of the abovearrow_forward
- 1a) Why is it possible for you to study the eye colour gene by extracting cheek cells? a. Because the nucleus of every cell in the human body contains the same genetic information. b. Because the cheek cells are located near the cells of the eye and so they are able to exchange DNA. c. Because all genes in the human body are expressed at all times so it is easy to study them. d. All of the above are possible explanations. 1b) What is the purpose of heating the sample to 75°C following addition of the 0.2M NaOH solution? a. To denature the histone proteins that are keeping the DNA tightly coiled. b. To ensure that all the DNA is removed from the swab in preparation for PCR. c. To breakdown the cheek cell membrane to release the DNA from the cell. d. It breaks down the circular DNA down into linear fragments so that they will be easier to visualize.iarrow_forwardWhich of the following statements about the differential expression of human genes is correct? A. Differential expression does not occur during embryogenesis (development of the embryo). B. The unused genes in differentiated cells no longer retain the potential to be expressed. C. Gene expression patterns of all cells are identical. D. Every cell nucleus contains the complete genome established in the fertilized egg.arrow_forwardBacterial transformation is a major concern in many medical settings. Why might health care providers be concerned? a. Pathogenic bacteria could introduce diseasecausing genes in non-pathogenic bacteria. b. Antibiotic resistance genes could be introduced to new bacteria to create “superbugs.” c. Bacteriophages could spread DNA encoding toxins to new bacteria. d. All of the above.arrow_forward
- The above image compares portions of DNA containing globin genes from an ordinary bony fish and an icefish. The genes on the figure are aligned based on - A. the beginning sequence on the chromosome. B. a matching of intron sequences. C. homologous sequences. D. gene function.arrow_forwardA. What is the pathogen that is attacking bananas today?b. Why is this especially problematic in Africa? C. Why do we expect to lose the war with this pathogen?d. What is random mutagenesis?arrow_forwardWhich of the following is an example of epigenetics? a. X-inactivation. b. metagenomic analysis of microbial communities. c. using proteins to inhibit transcription. d. using PCR to amplify copies of genes.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)BiologyISBN:9780134580999Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. HoehnPublisher:PEARSON
Biology 2eBiologyISBN:9781947172517Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann ClarkPublisher:OpenStax
Anatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781259398629Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa StouterPublisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)BiologyISBN:9780815344322Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter WalterPublisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781260159363Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, CynthiaPublisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)BiologyISBN:9781260231700Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael WindelspechtPublisher:McGraw Hill Education
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:PEARSON
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:9781947172517
Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:OpenStax
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781259398629
Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780815344322
Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781260159363
Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9781260231700
Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher:McGraw Hill Education
Infectious Diseases - How do we control them?; Author: Let's Learn Public Health;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JWku3Kjpq0;License: Standard Youtube License