10 Questions
What is gene nomenclature?
The scientific naming of genes and their associated proteins
What prompted the need for formal guidelines for human gene names and symbols?
Recognition in the 1960s
Which research communities have adopted nomenclature standards for genes?
Drosophila fruit flies and Mus mice
When were formal guidelines for human gene names and symbols issued?
1979
How do scientists revise the nomenclature for a gene family?
Work together to revise the nomenclature when new information becomes available
What is the primary cause of the urban heat island effect?
Modification of land surfaces
When is the temperature difference between urban areas and surrounding rural areas usually larger?
At night than during the day
What causes urban land to become hotter according to the text?
Proximity to barren land
What factor tends to increase the average temperature of a growing population center?
Expansion of its area
What effect does the urban heat island have on monthly rainfall?
Monthly rainfall is greater downwind of cities
Test your knowledge of gene nomenclature with this quiz. Explore the scientific naming conventions for genes and proteins, and learn about the international committee's recommendations for genetic symbols and nomenclature.
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