In Animal Models of Obesity,a Mutation in the ___ Gene

question 81

Multiple Choice

In animal models of obesity,a mutation in the ___ gene can produce an animal that is very obese and has a yellow coat color;however.a particular ___ by the mother can alter this outcome in any offspring with this mutation.

• A)ghrelin,gestational event
• B)agouti,diet
• C)NPY,diet
• D)agouti,gestational event

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