Mutations in the Promoter Region of the Fi- Globin Gene

question 15

Essay

Mutations in the promoter region of the fi- globin gene indicate that some areas are more sensitive than others.When mutations occur in consensus sequences modular elements such as GC box,CAAT box,and TATA box),does transcription usually increase or decrease? Explain.

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