A process in which a gene fragment is delivered to an individual's target chromosome and spread throughout a population,such as that used to prevent transmission of malaria through mosquitoes,is called a _________.
A) gene drive
B) gene translocation
C) gene disk
D) gene fragmentation
E) gene library

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A gene drive is a process that allows a gene fragment to spread rapidly through a population. It has been proposed as a way to prevent transmission of diseases such as malaria by introducing genes into mosquito populations that make them resistant to the disease. Gene translocation refers to the movement of genetic material between chromosomes, gene fragmentation refers to the breaking of a single gene into smaller fragments, and gene library refers to a collection of cloned DNA fragments that are used for research purposes. Gene disk is not a known term in genetics.

A Process in Which a Gene Fragment Is Delivered to an Individual's