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In mice if you delete the Igf2 gene from a female, the progeny will_____________

In mice if you delete the Igf2 gene from a female, the progeny will_____________ Correct Answer No major change

In mice the Igf2 genes from the female parent is methylated and inactivated by imprinting and only the male one is expressed. Thus, absence of the respective gene in mother shows no significant effect. However, if it were male hen the progeny would be smaller.

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