A mouse gene was identified and determined to be required for formation of heart muscle.A gene with a similar sequence was identified in the human genome.What experiment could scientists do to determine if the mouse and human genes have similar functions?

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C is correct because introducing the human gene into mutant mice lacking the functional mouse gene (a technique known as "gene replacement" or "rescue experiment") can demonstrate whether the human gene can compensate for the missing mouse gene, indicating similar functions. This is a common approach in functional genomics to test gene function conservation across species.

A Mouse Gene Was Identified and Determined to Be Required