Genes Isolated from Mice or Rats Can Often Be Used

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Short Answer

Genes isolated from mice or rats can often be used as ____________________ to identify and isolate the human version of the same gene.

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Definitions:

SRS

An abbreviation for Simple Random Sample, a sampling method where every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.

Base Pair

A pair of nitrogenous bases, one purine and one pyrimidine, which form the rungs of the DNA double helix through hydrogen bonding.

Necessary Reagents

Substances required to carry out a specified chemical reaction.

Organic Compound

Chemical compounds that contain carbon and hydrogen, often containing other elements like nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and phosphorus, essential to life.