Which of the Following Changes Is Least Likely to Arise

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following changes is least likely to arise from a point mutation in a regulatory region of a gene?

• A)A mutation that changes the time in an organism's life during which a protein is expressed.
• B)A mutation that eliminates the production of a protein in a specific cell type.
• C)A mutation that changes the subcellular localization of a protein.
• D)A mutation that increases the level of protein production in a cell.

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