Genetics
Genetics
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781464109461
Author: Benjamin A. Pierce
Publisher: MAC HIGHER
Question
Book Icon
Chapter 1.1, Problem 1CC
Summary Introduction

Genetics play an important role in the field of science including the discovery of genome sequencing to analyses the evolutionary history of an organism. Genome contains the complete set of genetic information for any organism and genomes are encoded in nucleic acids-DNA or RNA Genetics is used to generate new bacterial strains that aids benefit to the society, it is also used in medicine and other agriculture. Advancement in genetics has resulted in the development of diagnostic tests, which identify disease-causing mutations.

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 1CC

All organisms have similar genetic systems because all life forms are genetically related. The researchers also found that the function of one organism’s gene can often be applied to other organisms. Therefore, option (d) is correct.

Option (d) is given as “All of the above”

Explanation of Solution

Justify reason for the correct statement:

All living organisms acquire similar genetic systems, and genetic variation, which is the base of all life (diversity). The coding system for genetic information is also common to all life forms with some exceptions. Genetic instructions are in the same format and the codes are identical. These common features depict that all life forms on Earth are evolved from primordial ancestor. All organisms have similar genetic systems and the study of one organism’s gene reveals principle that applies to other organisms. Scientists also found that the function of one organism’s gene can often be applied to other organisms.

Hence, option (d) is correct.

Justify reasons for the incorrect statements:

Option (a) is given as “That all life forms are genetically related”.

All living organisms acquire same format for genetic instruction, so they are genetically related. But it is not the only implication that makes similar genetic systems in all organisms. Hence, it is a wrong answer.

Option (b) is given as “That researcher findings on one organism’s gene function can often be applied to other organisms”.

The evolution of genetic engineering illustrates that the gene from one organism often function in other organism. But it is not the only implication that makes similar genetic systems in all organisms. Hence, it is a wrong answer.

Option (c) is given as “That genes from one organism can often function in another organism”

All life forms have similar genomic information encoded in their nucleic acid, so the genes from one organism can often function in another organism. But it is not the only implication of same genetic systems in all life forms. Hence, it is a wrong answer.

Hence, options (a), (b), and (c) are incorrect.

Conclusion

The genetic systems of all life forms are same because all have similar genetic information and the format for the genetic code is same. With the development of genetic engineering, a gene from one organism often functions in another organism.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
Alleles at the P locus control seed color. Plants which are pp have white seeds, white flowers and no pigment in vegetative parts. Plants which are P_ have black seeds, purple flowers and may have varying degrees of pigment on stems and leaves. Seed color can be assessed, visually, based on if the seed is white or not white A gene for mold resistance has been reported and we want to determine its inheritance and whether it is linked to P. For the purposes of this exercise, we will assume that resistance is controlled by a single locus M, and M_ plants are resistant and mm plants are susceptible.  Resistance can be measured, under greenhouse conditions, 2 weeks after planting, by injecting each seedling with a spore suspension. After two weeks, the seedlings can be rated as resistant or susceptible, based on whether or not tissue is actively sporulating. For this exercise we will use seed and data from the F10 generation of a recombinant inbred population produced using single seed…
Linkage in common bean Alleles at the P locus control seed color. Plants which are pp have white seeds, white flowers and no pigment in vegetative parts. Plants which are P_ have black seeds, purple flowers and may have varying degrees of pigment on stems and leaves. Seed color can be assessed, visually, based on if the seed is white or not white A gene for mold resistance has been reported and we want to determine its inheritance and whether it is linked to P. For the purposes of this exercise, we will assume that resistance is controlled by a single locus M, and M_ plants are resistant and mm plants are susceptible.  Resistance can be measured, under greenhouse conditions, 2 weeks after planting, by injecting each seedling with a spore suspension. After two weeks, the seedlings can be rated as resistant or susceptible, based on whether or not tissue is actively sporulating. For this exercise we will use seed and data from the F10 generation of a recombinant inbred population…
Alleles at the P locus control seed color. Plants which are pp have white seeds, white flowers and no pigment in vegetative parts. Plants which are P_ have black seeds, purple flowers and may have varying degrees of pigment on stems and leaves. Seed color can be assessed, visually, based on if the seed is white or not white A gene for mold resistance has been reported and we want to determine its inheritance and whether it is linked to P. For the purposes of this exercise, we will assume that resistance is controlled by a single locus M, and M_ plants are resistant and mm plants are susceptible.  Resistance can be measured, under greenhouse conditions, 2 weeks after planting, by injecting each seedling with a spore suspension. After two weeks, the seedlings can be rated as resistant or susceptible, based on whether or not tissue is actively sporulating. For this exercise we will use seed and data from the F10 generation of a recombinant inbred population produced using single seed…
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:9781947172517
Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:OpenStax
Text book image
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781259398629
Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
Text book image
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780815344322
Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Text book image
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781260159363
Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Text book image
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9781260231700
Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher:McGraw Hill Education