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camila

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on: Jul 3, 2013
Silencing of selected genes is often done using RNA interference (RNAi). Which of the following questions would not be answered with this process?
A) What is the function of gene 432 in this species of annelid?
B) What will happen in this insect's digestion if gene 173 is not able to be translated?
C) Is gene HA292 responsible for this disorder in humans?
D) Will the disabling of this gene in Drosophila and in a mouse cause similar results?
E) Is the gene on Drosophila chromosome 2L at this locus responsible for part of its production of nitrogen waste?


Jesse_J

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Reply #1 on: Jul 4, 2013
It's definitely C, good luck with the rest.


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Reply #2 on: Aug 8, 2013
Thanks Jesse !


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