If Four Genes Are in the Same Region of a Eukaryotic

question 26

Multiple Choice

If four genes are in the same region of a eukaryotic chromosome, then

• A)the four promoters must be oriented such that two genes are transcribed using the Watson strand as a template and two genes use the Crick strand.
• B)the four promoters must be oriented such that all four genes are transcribed using the same strand as the template.
• C)the four promoters may be oriented such that some of the genes are transcribed using the Watson strand as template, and others use the Crick strand.
• D)the genes can be transcribed from different strands only if their promoters are more than 1 kilobase apart.
• E)the genes must be in a gene family.

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