Investigating Gene Function Flashcards
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What is Reverse Genetics?
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Reverse genetics is a targeted approach to investigating gene function. It aims to determine the phenotype that results from mutating a chosen gene.
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What is Forward Genetics?
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It is a random process that aims to identify mutation(s) that produce a particular phenotype. The mutant gene can then be isolated and characterised.
3
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What are the three benefits of using bacteria in investigation gene function?
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Most bacteria is well genetically characterised, they have a rapid generation time and their genes can be easily manipulated using vectors.
