Can One Gene Make Different Proteins

question 60

Multiple Choice

Can one gene make different proteins?

• A)Yes, by splicing the resulting mRNA differently (i.e., removing different exons)
• B)Yes, by modifying the original DNA
• C)No, because one gene codes only for a single protein
• D)No, because genes do not make proteins

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Definitions:

Regret Aversion

A theory in behavioral economics that describes the emotional reaction people experience after realizing they have made an error in judgment, leading them to avoid making decisions.

Money Illusion

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Representativeness Heuristic

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