You Are Interested in the Minimum Set of Genes Necessary

question 65

Essay

You are interested in the minimum set of genes necessary for survival of a eukaryotic microorganism such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Design an experiment to systematically test which genes are essential for survival and which are not under high nutrient, aerobic conditions.

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