Question

In case of functional genomics– Two general types of approaches are used—one in which a genetic construct is made that interferes with the expression of a particular gene (and sometimes a set of related genes) and a second in which a large number of random mutations are generated in a population of organisms.

(a) True

(b) False

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My enquiry is from Prediction of Gene Function Based on a Composite Analysis topic in division Genome Analysis of Bioinformatics

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) True

Explanation: The individual with a mutation in a particular gene is then identified. Once mutants are obtained, the effect of the mutant genes on phenotype is determined. The gene function may then be predicted on the basis of the observed alterations. Because such extreme genetic experiments cannot be performed with humans, the mouse model for the human genome serves the same purpose.