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Are mutant genes helpful or harmful?
they can be both if the mutant gene causes the organism to have a new property which improves its life it is helpful and evolution occurs since due to natural selection offspring having the mutant quality will be produced. on the other hand if a mutant gene causes a deformity, or a weakness it is harmful. for example cancer cells, which eventually form a tumour are the result of mutation
What is oncogens?
oncogenic is a causing or tending to cause the formation and development of tumors --causes cancer. :)
How do you use mutant in a sentence?
Scientists were studying a mutant gene.
What is functional complementation?
Functional complementation is a genetic technique used to identify a gene by introducing a mutant organism with a defective gene to see if another organism with a functional copy of that gene can rescue the mutant phenotype. If the introduced gene can restore the normal function, it indicates that the gene is responsible for the observed phenotype in the mutant organism.
What could cause a mutant fly embryo to develop two tail ends but no head?
This is called bicoid mutant phenotype, and is caused by a maternal effect gene which is a gene that, when mutant in the mother, results in a mutant phenotype of the offspring regardless of the offspring's genotype.
A typical gene consists of regulatory sites?
A typical gene consists of regulatory sites such as promoters and enhancers, which dictate when and how much the gene is expressed. These regulatory elements interact with transcription factors to control gene expression and play a critical role in determining the level of protein produced by the gene. Mutations in regulatory sites can lead to dysregulation of gene expression, causing disease.
In the control of gene expression in bacteria a regulatory gene a has its own promoter?
The regulatory gene a has its own promoter to enable transcription of the gene. This promoter allows for the synthesis of the regulatory protein encoded by gene a, which can then regulate the expression of target genes in response to specific signals or conditions in the bacterial cell. By controlling the production of this regulatory protein, bacteria can fine-tune their gene expression patterns for adaptation and survival.
Can you get lung cancer from smoking once?
Yes, you can get cancer from simply one inhale of a cigarette. Everyone has the gene that causes cancer, but not everyone's gene becomes active. Some peoples cancerous gene can trigger automatically from never smoking or living in a smokers house. All it takes is your body to trigger the gene and make it cancerous and active for you to then have cancer. So trying a cigarette for a first time or smoking for 50 years. It doesn't matter if when why or how long, anyone can get cancer.
Why don't cells inactivate the mutant gene?
Cells may not inactivate a mutant gene due to various reasons, including the lack of effective regulatory mechanisms that recognize and silence the mutation. Additionally, some mutations may not significantly disrupt the gene's function, allowing it to persist. Epigenetic factors and the cellular context can also play a role, as certain mutations may lead to adaptive advantages or be masked by other genetic influences, preventing the cell from recognizing the need for inactivation.
Is there a definition of a mutant in any of the X-Men comic book series?
Yes.When a human is born with the mutant gene you are a mutant. But if you get the abilities later in life(ex.Spiderman) you are mutated.
What are the potential consequences when an individual possesses two different mutant alleles of the same gene?
When an individual possesses two different mutant alleles of the same gene, it can lead to a genetic disorder or disease. This is because the two mutant alleles may not work together properly, causing the gene to function abnormally. This can result in a range of health issues, depending on the specific gene and mutations involved.
How storm became mutant?
In the Marvel Universe, mutants like Storm are born with a special gene, referred to as the X-Gene. Usually when a mutant reaches puberty their powers and physical mutants appear.
