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Set 19 The Genetic Analysis Of Development

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Question 1

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In primary mutant screens,

A)mutant flies are identified by morphology and then the mutant genes are isolated and studied.
B)mutant flies are created by RNAi using random RNA sequences and then the genes affected identified.
C)mutant flies are created by gain-of-function expression of random genes.
D)two mutant flies are mated to determine if there is an effect on morphology.

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Question 2

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Which of the following is the least important characteristic that geneticists look for in a model organism?

A)ease of cultivation
B)rapid reproduction
C)small size
D)small genome

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Question 3

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The presence of a homeodomain in a protein suggests what about its function?

A)It has kinase activity.
B)It is a membrane bound receptor.
C)It is a secreted protein.
D)It is a transcription factor.

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