Discuss how and why the investigative method of molecular genetics has had the greatest impact on human genetics over the last several decades
What will be an ideal response?
Molecular genetics uses recombinant DNA technology to identify, isolate, and produce millions of copies of genes (clones) that can be studied in the laboratory. These methods have greatly advanced our knowledge of how genes are organized and how they work at the molecular level.
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________ is a process that can completely catabolize an organic energy source to CO2 using the glycolytic pathways and TCA cycle with O2 as the terminal electron acceptor for an electron transport chain.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Describe how scientists use fossil finds and radiometric dating to piece together evolutionary history. Why is this useful when scientists discover a missing link fossil?
What will be an ideal response?
A gene locus is
a. a recessive gene. b. an unmatched allele. c. a sex chromosome. d. the location of an allele on a chromosome. e. a dominant gene
What is the function of a protein kinase?
A. To phosphorylate GDP to generate GTP B. To remove phosphate groups from proteins C. To cleave membrane phospholipids D. To add phosphate groups onto proteins