Scientists Performed a Series of Experiments That Were Successful in Converting

question 58

Multiple Choice

Scientists performed a series of experiments that were successful in converting skin cells into neurons, with the goal of generating neurons for cellular therapies.This work would be an application of the basic principle that

• A) differentiation can arise by different cells having different promoters.
• B) differentiation can arise by different cells having different transcription factors.
• C) differentiation can arise by different cells having different enhancer elements.
• D) there is no difference in gene expression between different cell types.
• E) there is no way to predict or control cellular fate.

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Definitions:

One-way ANOVA

A statistical test used to compare the means of three or more independent groups to see if there is a significant difference between them.

Matched Pairs Design

An experimental design in which each subject is paired with another subject with similar characteristics, except for the variable being tested.

Two-way Factor ANOVA

A statistical test used to determine the effect of two independent variables on a dependent variable, considering interactions between the two independent variables.

Replications

Repeating experiments or studies to ensure the results are consistent and reliable.