Imagine That a Researcher Is Studying a Mouse That Carries

question 163

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a researcher is studying a mouse that carries a mutation in Pax7a gene that is involved in muscle development. To his surprise, these Pax7 mutant mice appear relatively normal. What is a possible explanation for this?

• A)Other members of the Pax gene family have redundant functions in muscle development (and can compensate for the Pax7 mutation).
• B)The normal copy of Pax7 on the corresponding homologous chromosome is sufficient for mouse survival.
• C)These Pax7 mutant mice may have a synonymous mutation.
• D)All of these choices are correct.

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