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What is the purpose of using model organisms in studying human genetic diseases?
What is the purpose of using model organisms in studying human genetic diseases?
- To identify disease genes and test therapeutic approaches in preclinical studies (correct)
- To replace human subjects in clinical trials
- To conduct clinical trials directly on model organisms
- To manipulate human genetics directly for experimental purposes
Which gene, when nonfunctional, leads to obesity in both mice and humans?
Which gene, when nonfunctional, leads to obesity in both mice and humans?
- The O b gene (correct)
- The LEP gene
- The PSMA gene
- The CRISPR gene
What process is studied in Caenorhabditis Elegans to understand human neurodegenerative diseases?
What process is studied in Caenorhabditis Elegans to understand human neurodegenerative diseases?
- Protein sequencing
- Apoptosis (correct)
- Gene editing
- Metabolic pathways
Which organism shares virtually identical genes with humans related to body plans, organ development, aging, and death?
Which organism shares virtually identical genes with humans related to body plans, organ development, aging, and death?
What tool is commonly used for editing genes in model organisms to study different diseases?
What tool is commonly used for editing genes in model organisms to study different diseases?
Which type of biomarker typically involves proteins produced by diseased tissue or those with increased production in diseased tissues?
Which type of biomarker typically involves proteins produced by diseased tissue or those with increased production in diseased tissues?
What method involves removing a small portion of the chronic villus to detect genetic diseases in the fetus?
What method involves removing a small portion of the chronic villus to detect genetic diseases in the fetus?
What is the significance of the Human Genome Project?
What is the significance of the Human Genome Project?
