Targeted Mutations Involve

question 84

Multiple Choice

Targeted mutations involve

• A) injecting chemicals that block the production of transmitters in the brain.
• B) inserting genes to overproduce a functional protein.
• C) manipulating genes to impair the production of a protein.
• D) the induction of random genetic mutations.
• E) random mutation of a gene allele..

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Definitions:

Hydrophobic Interactions

The tendency of hydrophobic substances to cluster together due to strong cohesive interactions among surrounding water molecules.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins and are used as the building blocks of life.

R Groups

The variable groups of atoms in amino acids that define the chemical characteristics and properties of those amino acids.

Phosphodiester Linkage

The covalent bond between the phosphate group of one nucleotide and the hydroxyl group of another, forming the backbone of DNA and RNA molecules.