Practice - Gene in Terms of Complementation (Functional Definition - The Cistron)
Practice Questions
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What is a cistron?
💡 Hint: Think about the function of genes.
What is the purpose of a complementation test?
💡 Hint: Consider what you are testing when using this method.
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What is a cistron?
💡 Hint: Think about its operational definition.
True or False: Complementation tests can only be performed on diploids.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the genetic organisms used in such tests.
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You have two strains of bacteria, one unable to metabolize sugar A and the other unable to metabolize sugar B. You cross them and find the offspring can metabolize both sugars. Explain what this implies about the genes involved.
💡 Hint: Think about how metabolic pathways rely on different enzymes.
In a lab experiment, two strains that both produce mutant phenotypes are crossed, and all offspring display the mutant phenotype. What conclusion can you draw?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of what this means for gene function and complementation.
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