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A yeast strain was exposed to a chemical mutagen. As expected, exposure to mutagen resulted in a DNA sequence change in an essential gene (required for survival) you examined. Yet this mutation did not result in any lethal phenotype (cause death). Which of the following answers would BEST explain this apparent discrepancy?

The World Anti-Doping Agency currently bans gene doping.

At this point, the FDA will not even consider approving a gene therapy that involves using CRISPR/Cas9 technology to edit somatic cells. 

If you are to have genetic testing done which of the following protections is NOT provided by the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA)?

The 2023 Guardian article discusses the positive impacts of delaying fatherhood on children’s health, with older fathers contributing 1-2 fewer SNPs/year than younger fathers.   

The recent cloning of two endangered black-footed ferrets marks the third successful cloning of black-footed ferrets from frozen tissue. 

Refer to the diagram below to answer the following questions. Which karyotype(s) represents the cell(s) that would be used for cloning? [1] Which karyotype(s) represents the cell(s) that would be used for three-parent babies? [2]

Discuss some of the key disciplines that have informed the theory and practice of emergency management, citing some of the important concepts and contributions.

Discuss the use of systems thinking in the formulation, adoption and implementation of emergency management policy.

Describe one challenge you faced studying in preparation for this Exam 1?