Genetic disease caused by a defect in the CFTR gene, which is responsible for the formation of a transmembrane chloride ion transporter; causes the mucus of the body to be viscous.
What will be an ideal response?
cystic fibrosis (CF)
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A. ecological isolation. B. hybrid infertility. C. gametic isolation. D. hybrid inviability. E. temporal isolation.
Fats are major constituents of
a. proteins. b. genes. c. photosynthesis. d. cell membranes. e. all of these
The short arm of a submetacentric chromosome is symbolized as the ____________________ arm. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
Plasmids are useful to scientists involved in recombinant DNA technology because DNA can be manipulated and inserted back into bacteria using them
Indicate whether the statement is true or false