Mutations in Which of the Following Regions Upstream of the RNA

question 30

Multiple Choice

Mutations in which of the following regions upstream of the RNA coding sequence are LEAST likely to affect the transcription of a gene?

• A) -10 consensus sequence within the promoter region
• B) -35 consensus sequence within the promoter region
• C) the region between -10 and -35 consensus sequences
• D) the upstream elements at -40 to -60 position
• E) Any mutation on the upstream of a gene will definitely have deleterious effect on gene transcription.

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