Which of the Following Statements Concerning Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning gene regulation in eukaryotes is FALSE?

• A) The organization of tissues and organs is regulated mainly via transcription.
• B) Some eukaryotic genes are constitutive.
• C) Eukaryotic genes do not usually form operon-like clusters.
• D) "Housekeeping" enzymes are expressed at all times.
• E) Eukaryotic cells lack inducible genes.

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Definitions:

Telomeres

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Menopause

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Programmed Theories

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Cross-Linking

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