You have cloned and sequenced this novel (never sequenced or identified before) gene and promoter from human mammary tissue. You have also characterized the mRNA of the gene by identifying the exon/intron boundaries.
The exons are located at base pairs 1-510, 1401-1640, 2299-2538, 2941-3081, and 3672-5121 of the genomic sequence. After some initial database searches, you think that the gene is derived by exon shuffling between several different genes.
Your job is to identify and characterize the promoter, gene, mRNA, and protein and decide if your exon shuffling theory is correct. I would like you to write NO MORE than 3 pages (single-spaced, 12pt font) to summarize your findings and your proposed function of this gene in the mammary gland. Include how you arrived at your conclusions, i.e. databases used, information gathered. Please view the rubric below to see what is expected in your answers. Do not cut and paste any results into your final draft. If you would like to include this information, you can add it as an second attachment or an appendix.