Sentences with phrase «essential genes whose»

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These studies lead to an estimate of 4,000 for the number of genes whose functions are essential for viability, or about one third of the total gene number.

This dichotomy points out the importance of an indirect influence on proteins whose altered function is required during carcinogenesis but are too essential to be mutated (i.e., mutation of their encoding genes could decrease the viability of cancer cells).

Corgi PRA is caused by a mutation in the gene called PDE6A whose normal state is essential for normal vision.