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A jumping gene, also known as a transposon is a gene that can move around, and sometimes even jump to other chromosomes.
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Tran spoons or jumping genes were discovered by?
Barbara Mc clintosh
Jumping genes that have the ability to move within and between chromosomes are called what?
transposons
What is the significance of genes?
Since gene is the carrier of heredity it is very significant entity in each and every organism.
What is the significance of sex linked genes?
The sex linked genes cause genetic disorders on the basis of gender. For example color blindness is human is located on the X chromosome and is reflected in males more frequently.
What is the significance and importance of proteins within an organism and how this relate to genes?
hmmm Im not sure and no one can really know for sure, perhaps 12?
What was the jumping genes that Barbara mcclintock discovered?
barbara mccclintocks
What inventions did Barbara McClintock make?
she invented the jumping genes
Tran spoons or jumping genes were discovered by?
Barbara Mc clintosh
Jumping genes that have the ability to move within and between chromosomes are called what?
transposons
What problem did Barbara McClintock's discoveries solve?
Transposition- "jumping genes" genes that move around almost randomly through the genome in maize or corn
What do you think transposons or jumping genes maybe capable of doing?
making it easier for people to get diseas.
Why staphylococcus are significance to the food industry?
Define the term halotolerant and discuss Why organisms of the genes genus staphylococcus are significance to the food industry in this context
What is thought to be the significance of the duplication of homeotic genes?
Compared to jellyfish, the increased number of genes made evolution of more complex body forms possible.
What is the significance of the movement of genes from one organism to another?
It helps to maintain genetic diversity.
How do transposons effect genes?
To be frank, transposons effect genes when they move, or jump to a different location and cause mutations. If it doesn't cause a mutation, it inactivates the gene. For instance, in Indian Corn, some pigment genes are not expressed in some cells because they have been disrupted by jumping genes. Hope that helped you finish your homework Bud!! =D
What is the significance of genes?
Since gene is the carrier of heredity it is very significant entity in each and every organism.
From a genetic standpoint what is the significance of fertilization?
Fertilization allows babies to have genes from both parents. Fertilization is when they get their chromosomes for the traits they will have.
