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It is caused by a mutation in a gene called peripheral myelin protein 22 (PMP22) located on chromosome 17.
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What does the normal gene responsible for hyperkalemic periodic paralysis responsible for?
The normal gene is responsible for a muscle protein controlling the flow of sodium during muscle contraction.
A segment of chromosome responsible for a particular characteristic?
DNA or genens these are the segments of the chromosome.
What is the gene responsible for the condition known as sickle cell anemia demonstrate?
Incomplete dominance.
What does HLA stand for in HLA gene family?
HLA in the HLA gene family stands for Human Leukocyte Antigen. The genes are responsible for producing antigens in the body to fight viruses and bacteria.
A scientist is trying to find a method to artificially produce a protein that is found in a chicken's liver. Once the scientist has isolated the gene responsible for the protein how can he or she make?
Insert the gene into bacteria. -Apex
What does the gene ST2 responsible for?
The gene ST2 is responsible for the suppression of tumorigenicity. This means that this gene is responsible to suppressing tumors, or cells that may cause tumors.
Is the SRY gene responsible for testosterone?
Indirectly. The SRY gene is responsible for activating the gene responsible for testosterone production (thereby causing 'maleness' in a developing foetus).
What gene is responsible for the wings on a bat?
gene
What are the different types of Charcot Marie Tooth disease?
CMT types 1 and 2 can be broken down into subtypes based upon the gene that is causing CMT. The subtypes are labeled by letters, so there is CMT1A, CMT1B, etc.
Is there a gene responsible for alcoholism?
There is no gene known to cause alcoholism.
What does the normal gene responsible for hyperkalemic periodic paralysis responsible for?
The normal gene is responsible for a muscle protein controlling the flow of sodium during muscle contraction.
What does the normal gene responsible for hypokalemic periodic paralysis responsible for?
The normal gene is responsible for a muscle protein controlling the flow of calcium during muscle contraction.
What is the NF2 gene responsible for?
The NF2 gene is responsible for helping to prevent the formation of tumors in the nerve cells. In particular the NF2 gene helps to prevent acoustic neuromas
What is the gene responsible for baldness?
fool
What is gene G responsible for in fruit flies?
its responsible for the offspring trait which they get from their parents
What gene does bipolar disorder happen in?
There is not a single gene responsible for bipolar disorder that has been identified.
What is the rufus gene?
It is a coat color gene in animals that is responsible for the deep orange color as in tigers.
