The FOXP2 gene is sometimes called the “language gene.” Why is this name inaccurate?

Q: A gene encodes a protein with the following amino acid sequence: Met-Lys-Ser-Pro-Ala-Thr-Pro A…

A: Given gene sequence: Met-Lys-Ser-Pro-Ala-Thr-Pro the gene then produces a protein with the amino…

Q: Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) is a form  of congenital blindness in humans and is  known to be…

A: Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) is a form of congenital blindness in humans and is known to be…

Q: Describe and give an example of each of the following levels of gene expression control in…

A: Genes are a set of nucleotides sequence that carries information to be passed on from one generation…

Q: There are several instances which challenge the “one gene, one polypeptide” hypothesis. Describe TWO…

A: 1. Alternative splicing is a process that allows for the synthesis of numerous protein isoforms from…

Q: The gene known to be mutated in cases of Agammaglobulinemia 2 (which is inherited in an autosomal…

A: A person with agammaglobulinemia has extremely low levels of the immune system's defense proteins,…

Q: polydactyly is an abnormality characterized by webbing between partially or completely duplicated…

A: Given: Need to explain the  abnormality characterized by webbing between partially or completely…

Q: Metabolic syndrome is a genetic disorder with symptoms of hypertension. concentrations, and…

A: Metabolic syndrome is a medical condition characterized by a number of health problems, including…

Q: Which of the following has been directly associated with deficiencies in several genes, especially…

A: Introduction snRNPs, or small nuclear ribonucleoproteins, are RNA-protein complexes that combine…

Q: Consider a single base insertion mutation between the 3rd and 4th codons in a natural gene that…

A: Amino acid  The building blocks of proteins. The protein is a polymer made up of chain of amino…

Q: In the absence of this enzyme, a substance called ceroid lipofuscin accumulates in lysosomes in the…

A: CRISPR is a DNA sequence that found in prokaryotic organism's genome like bacteria , archaea.…

Q: pigmentosa refers to a group of conditions that cause night blindness and loss of peripheral vision…

A: A mutation could be a modification during a deoxyribonucleic acid sequence. Mutations may end up…

Q: How might a point mutation in DNA affect the phenotype. How the genome is expressed in the organism?…

A: The genome of an organism contains all the genetic information required for the development, growth,…

Q: State whether the mutation is missense, nonsense, frameshift, or silent. B. Write the codon change…

A: As per the guidelines we are supposed to answer only the first question In case of multiple question…

Q: There may be positive selection on introns if they are adapted to retaining specific stem-loop…

A: Introduction A nucleotide sequence within a gene which is excised out or removed during process…

Q: What do you predict that you would find when comparing the mRNA and protein products of the mutated…

A: Spinal muscular atrophy(SMA) SMA is characterized by the loss of motor neurons, nerve cells in the…