certain gene

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certain
adjective
uk
/ˈsɜː.tən/us
/ˈsɝː.tən/
having no doubt or knowing exactly that something is true, or known to be true, correct, exact, ...
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gene
noun[C]
uk
/dʒiːn/us
/dʒiːn/
a part of the DNA in a cell that controls the physical development, behaviour, etc. of an individual plant or animal and is passed on from ...
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By growing the mutant population in different conditions and measuring the fitness compared the control population, the importance of certain genes can be inferred.
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The acetylation of lysine is fundamental to the regulation and expression of certain genes.
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The proteins encoded by certain genes are also known as "antigens", as a result of their historic discovery as factors in organ transplants.
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The rearrangement of the chromosomes changes the positions and functions of certain genes, which causes uncontrolled cell growth.
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Going a step further and improving acertaingenein the clone, we reach the dangerous zone of racial improvement.
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In addition, newer studies showed thatcertaingeneexpression patterns are associated with malignant behaviour of canine mammary tumors.
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In addition to the loci there are also modifiers, which modify acertaingene.
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In particular, this term refers to the ability of a cell to prevent the expression of acertaingene.
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Even when acertaingeneprovides resistant to one strain, there are oftentimes other strains that it is susceptible to.
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Users can delineate networks and pathways using this application by connecting regions that co-express acertaingene.
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This functional inequivalence between the two genomes manifests itself as parental-origin-specific differences in expression between the two alleles of certain genes, known as imprinted genes.
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These transcription factors bind to the regulatory regions of certain genes and affect the rate at which these genes are transcribed (and thus the synthesis of the relevant synaptic components).
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It is true that technologies can select embryos that contain certain genes.
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Temporary lesions can be achieved with advanced in genetic manipulations, for example, certain genes can now be switched on and off with diet.
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In research, plants are engineered to help discover the functions of certain genes.
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Arrestins also modify gene expression by enhancing transcription of certain genes.
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A lack of holocarboxylase synthetase activity may also alter the regulation of certain genes that are important for normal development.
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Over methylation of a chromosome can cause certain genes that are necessary for normal cell function, to become inactivated.
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Many bacterial species can utilize inversion to change the expression of certain genes for the benefit of the bacterium during infection.
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