Questions from Genetics

Q: Certain environmental conditions such as exposure to UV light are known to

Certain environmental conditions such as exposure to UV light are known to activate lysogenic λ prophages and cause them to progress into the lytic cycle. UV light initially causes the repressor prote...

Q: Browse the Internet to determine the drugs that are used to treat

Browse the Internet to determine the drugs that are used to treat people with AIDS. Which proteins do these drugs affect? Discuss how an understanding of the HIV reproductive cycle has been helpful in...

Q: In E. coli, a variety of mutator strains have been

In E. coli, a variety of mutator strains have been identified in which the spontaneous rate of mutation is much higher than in normal strains. Make a list of the types of abnormalities that could caus...

Q: Discuss the times in a person’s life when it is most important

Discuss the times in a person’s life when it is most important to avoid mutagens. Which parts of a person’s body should be the most highly protected from mutagens?

Q: What is the function of PRM?

What is the function of PRM?

Q: A large amount of research is aimed at studying mutation. However

A large amount of research is aimed at studying mutation. However, there is not an infinite amount of research money. Where would you put your money for mutation research? A. Testing of potential mut...

Q: Make a list of the similarities and differences among homologous recombination,

Make a list of the similarities and differences among homologous recombination, site-specific recombination, and transposition.

Q: If homologous and site-specific recombination could not occur, what

If homologous and site-specific recombination could not occur, what would be the harmful and the beneficial consequences?

Q: Discuss and make a list of some of the reasons why determining

Discuss and make a list of some of the reasons why determining the amount of a particular gene product would be useful to a geneticist. Use specific examples of known genes (e.g., β-globin gene and ot...

Q: Make a list of possible research questions that could be answered using

Make a list of possible research questions that could be answered using site-directed mutagenesis or CRISPR-Cas technology.