Answered: The Esp gene encodes a protein that…

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter15: Genomes And Genomics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12QP: One unexpected result of the sequencing of the human genome was the finding that mutations in a...

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The Esp gene encodes a protein that alters the structure of the insulin receptor on osteoblasts and interferes with the binding of insulin to the receptor. A researcher created a group of osteoblasts with an Esp mutation that prevented the production of a functional Esp product (mutant). The researcher then exposed the mutant strain and a normal strain that expresses Esp to glucose and compared the levels of insulin in the blood near the osteoblasts (Figure 2).

Which of the following claims is most consistent with the data shown in Figure 2 ?

A Esp expression is necessary to prevent the overproduction of insulin.

B Esp protein does not regulate blood-s

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