Multiple Choice
A researcher might use site-directed mutagenesis because
A) spontaneous mutations occur too frequently to study.
B) using a mutagen yields results that are specific to a gene and not applicable everywhere in the genome.
C) mutation can happen at a specific site in the genome,compared to a mutagen that might cause mutations in several genes.
D) it works in humans but not in experimental organisms or cell culture.
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Q4: Different disease phenotypes caused by mutations in
Q5: Estimates of spontaneous mutation rates are made
Q6: The fact that myotonic dystrophy worsens with
Q7: Allelic disorders may result from mutations in
Q9: A source of gamma radiation is<br>A)plutonium and
Q10: Fragile X syndrome is caused by a(n)<br>A)deletion.<br>B)translocation.<br>C)expanding
Q11: A tautomer is<br>A)a mutagen.<br>B)an RNA base.<br>C)an alternate
Q12: Which of the following disorders does not
Q13: A sign that mutation occurred in a