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What is gene nomenclature?
What is gene nomenclature?
- The identification of genes through DNA sequencing
- The study of gene mutations in living organisms
- The scientific naming of genes and their associated proteins (correct)
- The classification of genes based on their function
What prompted the need for formal guidelines for human gene names and symbols?
What prompted the need for formal guidelines for human gene names and symbols?
- Identification of the first human gene
- Advancements in DNA sequencing technology
- Recognition in the 1960s (correct)
- International committee recommendations
Which research communities have adopted nomenclature standards for genes?
Which research communities have adopted nomenclature standards for genes?
- Human and primate research communities
- Drosophila fruit flies and Mus mice (correct)
- Bacteria and viruses
- C. elegans worms and Arabidopsis plants
When were formal guidelines for human gene names and symbols issued?
When were formal guidelines for human gene names and symbols issued?
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How do scientists revise the nomenclature for a gene family?
How do scientists revise the nomenclature for a gene family?
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What is the primary cause of the urban heat island effect?
What is the primary cause of the urban heat island effect?
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When is the temperature difference between urban areas and surrounding rural areas usually larger?
When is the temperature difference between urban areas and surrounding rural areas usually larger?
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What causes urban land to become hotter according to the text?
What causes urban land to become hotter according to the text?
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What factor tends to increase the average temperature of a growing population center?
What factor tends to increase the average temperature of a growing population center?
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What effect does the urban heat island have on monthly rainfall?
What effect does the urban heat island have on monthly rainfall?
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