A Scientist Mutates a Gene in Yeast and Then Looks

question 47

Multiple Choice

A scientist mutates a gene in yeast and then looks to see what effect introducing this mutation has on the phenotype in yeast. This is an example of:

• A) DNA fingerprinting.
• B) next-generation sequencing.
• C) transgenic research.
• D) reverse genetics.
• E) positional cloning.

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