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Which of the following human gene is homologous to SGS1?

(a) ALD

(b) ATM

(c) BLM1

(d) MLH1

I had been asked this question in an interview.

The doubt is from Brewing Yeast in section Brewing Yeast of Fermentation Technology

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Right choice is (c) BLM1

To elaborate: SGS1 yeast gene is homologous to BLM1 human gene. SGS1 gene is responsible for enzyme helicase in yeast. Whereas BLM1 in human is responsible for Bloom syndrome and Werner’s syndrome.

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