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Question 1

Genome

Answer 1

The complete set of genes that
compose the DNA of a particular species

Question 2

Allele

Answer 2

The nature of the particular
sequence of base pairs of DNA that constitutes a gene; for example, the genes that
code for blue or brown iris pigment are
different alleles of a particular gene.

Question 3

Targeted mutation

Answer 3

A mutated
gene produced in the laboratory and
inserted into the chromosomes of
mice; alters production of a functional
protein.