A transgenic mouse was produced which lacks a protein that is required to assemble tight junctions in the epithelial cells of the skin. What is the most likely medical condition that these animals would have?   A Water loss by uncontrolled evaporation from the skin   B Reduced ability to heal from a wound   C Increased wound size in response to an abrasion   D Blistering of the skin due to lack of connection of the epithelium with the basement membrane

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  1. A transgenic mouse was produced which lacks a protein that is required to assemble tight junctions in the epithelial cells of the skin. What is the most likely medical condition that these animals would have?

      A

    Water loss by uncontrolled evaporation from the skin

      B

    Reduced ability to heal from a wound

      C

    Increased wound size in response to an abrasion

      D

    Blistering of the skin due to lack of connection of the epithelium with the basement membrane

     

 

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