When the Human Gene Coding for Insulin Is Introduced into a Mouse

question 16

Multiple Choice

When the human gene coding for insulin is introduced into a mouse embryo, the gene is correctly expressed in the appropriate tissue. This shows that:

• A) tissue-specific gene expression is highly conserved during evolution.
• B) the introduced gene was edited by the mouse embryo for proper function.
• C) the introduced gene was exactly the same as the mouse gene for insulin.
• D) mice and humans are not closely related.
• E) mouse genes are not tissue specific.

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Definitions:

Primary Appraisal

The initial evaluation process in which an individual assesses whether an event is irrelevant, beneficial, or stressful to them.

Secondary Appraisal

The process of evaluating one's potential to cope with or respond to a threatened or challenging event after its significance has been assessed.

General Adaptation Syndrome

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Hans Selye

A pioneering Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist known for his research on the stress response.