What Would Be the Consequence of a Mutation in the Gene

question 56

Multiple Choice

What would be the consequence of a mutation in the gene that encodes sigma factor for bacterial transcription?

• A) The initiation of transcription may begin at random points of the DNA template.
• B) The RNA polymerase may not be released from the DNA template.
• C) Transcription may be delayed indefinitely, which may kill the cell.
• D) The RNA transcript may not be able to dissociate from the DNA template.
• E) The transcription may end prematurely, resulting in shorter mRNA transcript.

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The additional income producers receive when they sell a product for more than the minimum they would have been willing to sell it for.

Complementary Goods

Products or services that are typically consumed together, where a decrease in the price of one leads to an increase in demand for the other.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount a producer is paid for a good versus the minimum amount they would be willing to accept.

Equilibrium

A state in which market supply and demand balance each other, leading to price stability for a particular good or service.