Inactive X Chromosomes in Mammals Are Referred to as

question 99

Multiple Choice

Inactive X chromosomes in mammals are referred to as

• A) CpG islands.
• B) euchromatin.
• C) methylation islands.
• D) acetylation islands.
• E) Barr bodies.

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Definitions:

Wild-Type

Refers to the phenotype, genotype, or allele that is considered standard or most common in natural populations.

Neurospora

A group of ascomycete fungi frequently utilized as a standard organism for genetic and molecular biology research.

Minimal Medium

A growth medium containing only the minimal necessities required for the growth of wild-type organisms, typically used in microbial research.

Uracil

A nitrogenous base found in RNA, replacing thymine found in DNA.