How Would a Large Chromosomal Inversion Affect the Expression of a Gene

question 10

Multiple Choice

How would a large chromosomal inversion affect the expression of a gene if the gene is located between the two break points but no breaks occur within the gene?

• A)The inversion would probably have no effect on gene expression.
• B)The gene would not be transcribed because it would be oriented in the wrong direction.
• C)The gene would be transcribed in the 3' to 5' direction.
• D)The gene would be transcribed normally but the mRNA would be translated in the 3' to 5' direction.

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Definitions:

Confidence Interval

An interval estimate of a population parameter that is computed from sample data, indicating the reliability of an estimate.

Normally Distributed

Describes a dataset whose distribution forms a symmetric, bell-shaped curve when plotted, with most data near the mean.

Margin of Error

An expression of the amount of random sampling error in a survey's results, indicating the range within which the true population parameter is likely to lie with a certain level of confidence.

Confidence

The degree of certainty or belief in a certain outcome, often used in the context of statistical confidence levels.