Controlling the Production of a Pigment Is Interesting, but in Itself

question 31

Multiple Choice

Controlling the production of a pigment is interesting, but in itself seems more a stunt than a valuable research endeavor. What is the broader significance of the results of Cronin et al.?

• A) This same genetic system potentially can be used to control the expression of genes involved in weight control.
• B) The same genetic system can be used to create black as well as brown mice.
• C) This same genetic system potentially can be used to control the expression of almost any gene.
• D) This same genetic system potentially can be used to treat hair loss in mice and humans.

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