Which of these is NOT a function of methylation?
a. tissue-specific gene expression c. imprinting genes
b. immobilization of mammalian transposons d. Y-chromosome inactivation
Question 2A special activity planned and conducted to aid in learning is called a(n) ____________________.
ANS: project
Question 3Which of these is NOT one of the four nucleotides?
a. guanosine monophosphate (G) c. cytodine monophosphate (C)
b. bitrodine monophosphate (B) d. thymidine monophosphate (T)
Question 4Between 1940 and 2005, there has been a dramatic ______ in dairy cows in the United States, while the yield of milk per cow has substantially _______.
a. increase/increased c. decrease/increased
b. increase/decreased d. decrease/decreased
Question 5Which of these management approaches has had the greatest impact on the steady increase in yield in dairy production?
a. improved management c. improved nutrition
b. availability of bST d. quantitative genetics
Question 6Meat and milks from cloned livestock are not safe to eat.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 7Cloning involves using nuclear transfer from early embryo cells or from a somatic cell into an activated enucleated oocyte.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false