Gene Inactivation Studies Have Allowed Us to

question 88

Multiple Choice

Gene inactivation studies have allowed us to

• A) determine the minimal number of genes humans need to survive.
• B) demonstrate that C. elegans needs most of its genes.
• C) investigate the minimal number of genes needed to sustain life.
• D) create artificial life in a test tube.
• E) All of the above

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