Which Is More Likely to Be the Case for Gene

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which is more likely to be the case for gene A found at the hub of a genetic network, compared to gene B, in the same network but not in a hub?

• A) gene A is a nuclear gene, while gene B is mitochondrial
• B) gene A is highly expressed
• C) gene A encodes a transcription factor that controls the expression of one gene
• D) gene A controls the expression of many genes
• E) gene B encodes a protein that interacts with many different proteins

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