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What is the primary purpose of producing transgenic animals?
What is the primary purpose of producing transgenic animals?
- To enhance animal growth rates.
- To study animal behavior more effectively.
- To produce therapeutic proteins on a large scale. (correct)
- To increase genetic diversity in livestock.
How do female transgenic animals express therapeutic proteins?
How do female transgenic animals express therapeutic proteins?
- In their muscles.
- In their milk. (correct)
- Through their blood.
- Through their skin.
What does the gene knockout process help researchers understand?
What does the gene knockout process help researchers understand?
- The entire genome of an animal.
- The interactions between different species.
- The role and function of a specific gene. (correct)
- The evolutionary history of an organism.
Which animal models are primarily used for gene knockout studies to understand gene functions in humans?
Which animal models are primarily used for gene knockout studies to understand gene functions in humans?
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In the context of transgenic animals, which of the following statements is true?
In the context of transgenic animals, which of the following statements is true?
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Study Notes
Transgenic Animals
- Transgenic animals are designed to produce therapeutic proteins by introducing genes from other sources.
- These animals can produce therapeutic proteins like insulin in their milk.
- This method utilizes the natural protein production capabilities of animals for human benefit.
Gene Knockout
- Gene knockout involves deactivating a specific gene in an animal to observe its effects on functions.
- Disrupting a gene provides insight into its function and its role in the organism.
- Research on rats and mice benefit human understanding of gene function due to similarities between mammals.
- Students can learn about gene function by proposing a gene for knockout in mice and explaining their rationale.
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