How Could You Genetically Modify an Animal So That It

question 20

Multiple Choice

How could you genetically modify an animal so that it would distinguish more shades of green?

• A) Induce genes to produce a greater number of cone cells in the fovea.
• B) Introduce genes for different opsins that respond in the green region of the spectrum.
• C) Introduce genes to produce green fluid in the eyeball, because green fluids will not absorb green light.
• D) Induce increased production of cGMP to increase opening of cGMP-gated sodium channels.

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