What type of mutation commonly affects CpG islands, altering promoter regions of mammalian genes?

What will be an ideal response?


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Which of the following describes a gametangium?

a. the structure in which gametes are produced b. a type of haploid plant that produces gametes c. the growing point at the tip of a shoot d. the structure responsible for water transport

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Both mechanical and limited chemical digestion occurs in the mouth.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Antibiotics incorporated into the culture medium can

A. select against organisms that have not incorporated the plasmid. B. select against organisms that have incorporated a plasmid not containing the desired gene. C. select against organisms that have not incorporated the plasmid and select against organisms that have incorporated a plasmid not containing the desired gene D. enhance production of recombinant proteins.

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