What Kind of Mutation Would Lead to an Increase in the Expression

question 92

Multiple Choice

What kind of mutation would lead to an increase in the expression (or inappropriate expression) of a gene?

• A) A mutation that lowers the efficiency of a repressor of the gene
• B) A mutation that lowers the efficiency of an activator of the gene
• C) A mutation that increases the efficiency of a repressor of the gene
• D) A mutation that mutates an activator for the gene such that promoter recognition decreases
• E) A mutation that mutates a repressor for the gene such that promoter recognition increases

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