Consider Two Genes That Are Next to Each Other on a Chromosome

question 60

Multiple Choice

Consider two genes that are next to each other on a chromosome, as arranged in Figure 7-1. Figure 7-1
Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)The two genes must be transcribed into RNA using the same strand of DNA.
• B)If gene A is transcribed in a cell, gene B cannot be transcribed.
• C)Gene A and gene B can be transcribed at different rates, producing different amounts of RNA within the same cell.
• D)If gene A is transcribed in a cell, gene B must be transcribed.

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