In order to learn about the function of a gene scientists sometimes use a transgene...

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In order to learn about the function of a gene scientists sometimes use a transgene to express the gene ectopically in the wrong place For example the fruit fly gene called eyeless was expressed by a transgene in some wing precursor cells The result was that the wings of the transgenic fly contained eyes indicating that eyeless causes cells to make eyes Check all of the materials listed below that you would need to make the ectopic expression transgene described Check All That Apply an enhancer active in eye precursor cells an enhancer active in wing precursor cells a cDNA for any gene expressed in the wing a cDNA for any gene expressed in the eye a mouse promoter a fly promoter

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