Controlling the Production of a Pigment Is Interesting,but in Itself

question 21

Multiple Choice

Controlling the production of a pigment is interesting,but in itself seems more a stunt than a valuable research endeavor.What is the broader significance of the results of Cronin et al.?

• A)The same genetic system can be used to create black as well as brown mice.
• B)This same genetic system potentially can be used to treat hair loss in mice and humans.
• C)This same genetic system potentially can be used to control the expression of genes involved in weight control.
• D)This same genetic system potentially can be used to control the expression of almost any gene.

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