If You Do Site-Directed Mutagenesis of the Coding Region of a Gene

question 85

Multiple Choice

If you do site-directed mutagenesis of the coding region of a gene, which of the following is most likely to happen?

• A)The rate of gene expression slows down.
• B)The rate of gene expression speeds up.
• C)The protein's structure and function are altered.
• D)The protein's structure and function remain unaltered.

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Definitions:

Sperm Cells

Male gametes responsible for fertilizing the female ovum, initiating the development of a new organism.

Urethra

The tube leading from the bladder to the outside of the body, allowing urine to be expelled.

Sertoli Cells

Male reproductive cells that support, nourish, and regulate the sperm-producing cells.

Semen

A fluid containing spermatozoa and secretions from the male reproductive glands, involved in the fertilization process.