To Better Understand Which Genes Are Involved in Developmental Pathways

question 25

Short Answer

To better understand which genes are involved in developmental pathways, geneticists use experimental analyses of mutant phenotypes. What is this analytic approach called?

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Definitions:

Cystic Fibrosis

A genetic disease with an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern;

CFTR Protein

A protein that functions as a channel transporting chloride ions across cell membranes, mutations of which cause cystic fibrosis.

Genetic Disease

A disorder or condition caused by abnormalities in an individual's DNA, often inherited from one or both parents.

Amino Acid

An organic compound containing an amino group (—NH2) and a carboxyl group (—COOH); may be joined by peptide bonds to form a polypeptide chain.