A Scientist Is Studying a Gene Known as the XYZ

question 8

Multiple Choice

A scientist is studying a gene known as the XYZ gene in eukaryotes. Into a eukaryotic cell, she inserts an miRNA that is complementary to a portion of the XYZ mRNA found in the cell. What result would you predict?

• A) There will be an increase in the amount of XYZ protein made.
• B) There will be a decrease in the amount of XYZ protein made.
• C) There will be an increase in the transcription of the XYZ gene.
• D) There will be a decrease in the transcription of the XYZ gene.
• E) No change will result from the insertion of the miRNA.

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