Prospective parents can be tested to see if they carry the recessive gene responsible for cystic fibrosis. The test:
a. is most accurate for individuals of Mediterranean descent.
b. is accurate regardless of genetic mutations that might be involved.
c. is not accurate for individuals of Northern European descent.
d. is most frequently recommended for individuals with a family history of cystic fibrosis.
Question 2
The disorder of metabolism that is caused by insufficient amounts of insulin in the body is called
a. juvenile diabetes.
b. anemia.
c. cystic fibrosis.
d. recessive gene disorder.
The evolution of the globin gene family in humans
Triangle plot showing gene expression related to xylem, phloem, and nonvascular tissue in Arabidopsi
The Environment Influences Gene Expression
Attachment of gene clusters to the nuclear matrix
Agriculture is responsible for as much as 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions
The Gene Expression Machine Model for Coupling