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Why can't scientists be sure whether obesity is caused by a gene?
Because obesity is caused by both genetic and environmental
What name do scientists use to describe a change in a gene?
Scientists use the term "mutation" to describe a change in a gene. Mutations can be caused by various factors and can result in a range of effects, from no noticeable change to significant alterations in the organism's characteristics.
What are risk factors for obesity?
Obesity is caused by excessive consumption of calorie. Those that consume a lot of food containg high calorie and those that have sedentary lifestyle and don't do exercise.Those that have the obese gene are also at risk.
Is autism caused by a dominant gene?
yes , autism is caused by a dominant gene
Is albinism caused by a recessive or dominant gene?
Albinism is typically caused by a recessive gene.
What is the obesity gene that is expressed in fat cells and codes for a hormone-like protein that researchers have identified known as?
The obesity gene expressed in fat cells and codes for a hormone-like protein identified as adiponectin. This protein plays a role in regulating glucose levels and fatty acid breakdown in the body, impacting metabolism and insulin sensitivity. Variations in the gene or levels of adiponectin have been linked to obesity and related metabolic disorders.
What can gene mutations be caused by?
A gene mutation can be caused by radiation. A gene mutation can also be inherited from family members, such as grandparents and parents.
Is Huntington's Disease a gene mutation?
No, it's caused by a single point mutation of a gene.
Is Huntington's disease caused by a gene mutation or a chromosomal mutation?
Huntington's disease is caused by a gene mutation, specifically in the HTT gene on chromosome 4.
Do evolutionist believe that homosexuals will breed themselves out of existence?
Let us take this question from a genetic and scientific standpoint.The notion that homosexuality is caused by a "gay gene" is a weak theory and has yet to be fully supported by scientists. If homosexuality was caused by a gene, that gene would have to be passed on to cause the phenotype (homosexuality) to show. Since homosexuals do not usually breed to produce offspring, then that gene is not being passed on. As a result, the homosexual population would die out. Clearly, this is not the case so it is evident that homosexuality is not caused exclusively by a gene.The theory accepted by many scientists is the idea of homosexuality being caused by the balance of intrauterine hormones during pregnancy. This is a biological factor as opposed to an exclusive genetic factor. Because homosexuality is determined as a mutually exclusive event, it will not result in the population dying out.
Which best describes how scientists found the hunan gene that makes insulin?
Scientists found the human gene that makes insulin by using recombinant DNA technology to clone and sequence the gene. They identified the gene by comparing it to the insulin genes of other species and then inserting the human gene into bacteria to produce insulin for medical use.
How do you use mutant in a sentence?
Scientists were studying a mutant gene.
