s with the same phenotype, complementation testin In an analysis of 5 mutants re

Question

s with the same phenotype, complementation testin In an analysis of 5 mutants results: same phenot yielded the following complementation occurred; a "" complementation did not occur. he above data only, predict the results (+ or-) of testing 2 and 3,2 and 4, and 3 and 4 A. On the basis of data only together. Explain your answer. B. If further testing yielded the data below, what would you conclude about mutant 32 Explain your answer. 2 3 C. What is a complementation group, and how does it relate to the terms heterogeneous and homogeneous?

Explanation / Answer

A) On the basis of the above data only,

Testing 2 and 3 will give a - (minus)

Testing 2 and 4 will give a + (plus)

Testing 3 and 4 will give a + (plus)

B) If further testing yielded the given data, it means that mutant 3 and mutant 2 have mutations in different areas, thats why they can complement each other and give a + (plus).

C) A complementation group is a group of mutants that cannot complement each other. A complementation group is homogenous in nature meaning that all its members have the same or similar mutation.

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse S
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.