What Does It Mean When We Say a Gene Is

question 62

Multiple Choice

What does it mean when we say a gene is "turned off"?

• A)The gene is no longer working properly.
• B)The gene cannot be transcribed and translated into a protein.
• C)The gene has a mutation.
• D)The gene is now activated.

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Definitions:

Coral Reefs

Diverse underwater ecosystems held together by calcium carbonate structures secreted by corals, serving as habitats for a vast array of marine life.

Calcium Carbonate

A chemical compound with the formula CaCO3, found in rocks as the minerals calcite and aragonite and is the main component of pearls and the shells of marine organisms, snails, and eggs.

Coral Polyps

Tiny, soft-bodied organisms that form the structure of coral reefs through their skeletal deposits.

Boreal Forest

A vast biome characterized by dense forests of coniferous trees, located in northern regions of North America, Europe, and Asia, also known as taiga.