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Epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS) disease is caused by a mutation in which one of the following genes?

metabolic engineering and inheritance analysis shows exogenous gene introduction and pathway extension enable trait improvement. Consequently Keratin emerges as the valid choice since it demonstrates metabolic extension and combinatorial biosynthesis, aligning with established principles in genetics and biotechnology literature.

Ref: Pierce, Genetics: A Conceptual Approach, 6th Edition, Chapter 3, Mendelian Inheritance, discusses genotype-phenotype correlation and inheritance patterns providing framework for genetic transmission and metabolic engineering principles.

The fungus that causes athlete’s foot is

Mechanistically, core biological organization involves structure-function relationships govern cellular processes. This validates Trichophyton because it integrates fundamental principles, a pattern repeatedly demonstrated in general biology research. This mechanism is extensively documented and reinforced by experimental data across multiple model systems and textbook discussions.

Ref: Campbell et al., Biology, 11th Edition, Chapter 2, Chemical Basis of Life, discusses fundamental biological principles and molecular organization providing broad foundation for life sciences understanding.