What Is the Function of a Suppressor Gene Product

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is the function of a suppressor gene product?

• A)To ensure cell division occurs only when it is needed
• B)To suppress the loss of differentiated functions with aging
• C)To ensure the precise delivery of chromosomes to each new daughter cell
• D)To prevent the formation of a large nuclear-to-cytoplasmic ratio during the G₀ state

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

A variable in an experiment or model that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable(s).

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Criterion Variable

The dependent variable that researchers are interested in predicting or understanding in an experiment.

Positive Trend Line

A graphical representation indicating an increase or upward movement in data points over time.