Which of the Following Is Not True Regarding the Experiments

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true regarding the experiments of Beadle and Tatum?

• A) They used the mold Neurospora as a model organism
• B) They isolated strains that could not grow on minimal media
• C) They established the link between a gene and an enzyme or protein
• D) They were able to create loss-of-function mutations in any enzyme they chose

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Definitions:

Melanoma

A type of skin cancer that develops from the pigment-producing cells known as melanocytes.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

A type of cancer that arises from flat cells of the epidermis, often associated with sun exposure, and is characterized by its ability to spread to other parts of the body.

Loose Connective Tissue

A type of connective tissue that holds organs in place and provides support to other tissues while also allowing the passage of nerves and blood vessels through other tissues.

Papillary Layer

The upper layer of the dermis in the skin, containing thin collagen and elastin fibers, which provide nutrients to select layers of the epidermis.