In a Given Situation, Reduced or Missing Function in Gene

question 34

Short Answer

In a given situation, reduced or missing function in gene A results in a viable but noticeable phenotype. The same is true for gene B. However, when both gene A and gene B products are reduced or missing in the same organism, the result is lethality. What is this called?

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Definitions:

Evaluate

To find out the value associated with an expression.

Round

To approximate a numerical value to a specified degree of accuracy, often to the nearest whole number or decimal place.

Simplify

Making an algebraic expression easier to understand by combining like terms or applying mathematical operations.

Radical

A mathematical symbol (√) used to denote the square root or nth root of a number or expression.