If the genetically engineered albino mice were given no special treatment, how would the tyrosinase gene be expressed?
A) It would be transcribed to a high level.
B) It would not be transcribed.
C) It would be transcribed to a moderate level.

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The tyrosinase gene codes for an enzyme involved in melanin synthesis, which results in pigmentation. In albino mice, the tyrosinase gene is mutated and not functional, resulting in the lack of pigmentation. Therefore, if the genetically engineered albino mice were given no special treatment, the tyrosinase gene would not be transcribed.

If the Genetically Engineered Albino Mice Were Given No Special