One Technique for Finding a Gene of Interest Involves First

question 40

Multiple Choice

One technique for finding a gene of interest involves first generating a genetic map to find the general location of the gene and then identifying the specific location of the gene. What is this technique called?

• A) next-generation sequencing
• B) DNA fingerprinting
• C) positional cloning
• D) in silico gene discovery
• E) site-directed mutagenesis

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Two-Factor Theory

A theory of emotion developed by Schachter and Singer proposing that emotions are determined by both physiological arousal and cognitive labeling of the cause of that arousal.

Spillover Effect

The phenomenon where an event or behavior in one domain or area influences another, often used in economics, psychology, and environmental science.

Cannon-Bard Theory

A theory of emotion that suggests that emotional experiences occur simultaneously with physiological responses, rather than one causing the other.