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What is the primary goal of applying the method to several specimens of presumed GloFish® from traders in the Netherlands and Germany?
To detect the presence of transgenic fish.
What is the significance of measuring the fluorescence of water-soluble protein in zebrafish?
It allows for a rapid screening of genetically modified zebrafish.
What is the 'skinbow' zebrafish, and how was it created?
The 'skinbow' zebrafish is a genetically engineered fish that exhibits a wide range of colors, created by injecting a gene that codes for red, blue, and green fluorescent proteins into single-cell fish embryos.
What is the advantage of the 'skinbow' zebrafish in tracking individual cells during development and regeneration?
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Why is the outcome of genetically engineered animals unpredictable, according to Ken Poss?
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What is the estimated number of copies of the gene in each of the fish's skin cells?
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How is the production of red, green, or blue protein determined in each skin cell?
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What is the potential application of the 'skinbow' zebrafish in studying tissue regeneration and wound healing?
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What is the significance of the 'skinbow' zebrafish in understanding skin development and cell dynamics?
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How does the 'skinbow' zebrafish illuminate under UV light?
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