Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 18 - Recombinant DNA and Biotechnology - 18.4 - Several Tools Are Used to Modify DNA and Study Its Function - 18.4 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 391: 1

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A gene can be analyzed by expressing it in host cells where it is not normally expressed. An alternative way to study a gene is to deactivate it to block transcription and protein synthesis. In animals, this procedure manipulation is referred to as a knockout experiment.

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A gene can be analyzed by expressing it in host cells where it is not normally expressed. An alternative way to study a gene is to deactivate it to block transcription and protein synthesis. In animals, this procedure manipulation is referred to as a knockout experiment.
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