A mutated form of gene x has been isolated (X1). Its transcript abundance displays constitutive expression. Given this data, what is the nature of the X1 mutation? A. Mutation in 5' UTR that alters mRNA interaction with ribosomes B. Mutation in the protein-coding region C. Mutation in the promoter region D. Mutation in 3'UTR region

A mutated form of gene x has been isolated (X1). Its transcript abundance displays constitutive expression. Given this data, what is the nature of the X1 mutation? A. Mutation in 5' UTR that alters mRNA interaction with ribosomes B. Mutation in the protein-coding region C. Mutation in the promoter region D. Mutation in 3'UTR region

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter11: Genome Alterations: Mutation And Epigenetics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10QP: If the coding region of a gene (the exons) contains 2,100 base pairs of DNA, would a missense...

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