What Evidence Suggests That While the XIST Gene May Be

question 32

Multiple Choice

What evidence suggests that while the XIST gene may be required to initiate X chromosome inactivation, it may not be required to maintain it from one generation to another?

• A)Tumor cells do not maintain X chromosome inactivation from generation to generation.
• B)Some tumor cells in women contain inactivated X chromosomes whose XIST gene has been deleted.
• C)Some tumor cells in women contain inactivated X chromosomes whose XIST gene has been duplicated.
• D)Some women have patches of cells in their retinas that are color blind and others that are not.
• E)Some tumor cells in women have no X chromosomes.

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Definitions:

Warranty Expense

Costs associated with the obligation to repair or replace a product due to defects for a specified period.

Bad Debt Expense

An expense account to record uncollectible receivables.

Payroll Activities

The administrative tasks associated with processing employee wages, withholding taxes, and ensuring the accurate calculation of pay.

Payroll Tax

Taxes that are imposed on employers or employees, and are usually calculated as a percentage of the salaries that employers pay their staff.