The Golden Mutation in the Zebrafish Was Useful Because of Which

question 12

Multiple Choice

The golden mutation in the zebrafish was useful because of which of the following results?

• A) It led to the discovery of a similar gene in humans that is involved in skin pigmentation.
• B) It led to the development of new varieties of wheat.
• C) It led to the ability to identify many of the genes that result in an increase in heart attacks.
• D) It allowed the zebrafish to be grown in captivity and become commercially profitable.
• E) It became the first gene in a model organism to be sequenced.

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Definitions:

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