Mutations Altering the Amount of Protein Synthesized from a Reporter

question 68

Multiple Choice

Mutations altering the amount of protein synthesized from a reporter construct occur most often in which of the following sequences of DNA?

• A) the reporter gene
• B) cis-acting DNA elements
• C) X-gal coding sequence
• D) RNA polymerase II gene
• E) the introns of the reporter gene

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Definitions:

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

Scala Tympani

A fluid-filled spiral passage in the inner ear, part of the cochlea, that plays a role in the process of hearing.

Vestibule

An entryway or small foyer leading into a larger space, or the central part of the ear connecting the cochlea and semicircular canals.

Cochlear Duct

A spiral-shaped cavity in the cochlea of the inner ear, filled with endolymph fluid, crucial for converting sound vibrations into neural signals.