Question 31

(Multiple Choice)

In order to determine the probable function of a particular sequence of DNA in humans,what might be the most reasonable approach?


A)Prepare a knockout mouse without a copy of this sequence and examine the mouse phenotype.
B)Genetically engineer a mouse with a copy of this sequence and examine its phenotype.
C)Look for a reasonably identical sequence in another species, prepare a knockout of this sequence in that species, and look for the consequences.
D)Prepare a genetically engineered bacterial culture with the sequence inserted and assess which new protein is synthesized.
E)Mate two individuals heterozygous for the normal and mutated sequences.

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