If a Protein-Coding Gene Is Identified, Its Function Can Be

question 2

Multiple Choice

If a protein-coding gene is identified, its function can be studied by using RNA interference to ____.

• A) produce an RFLP
• B) determine the DNA sequence.
• C) turn the gene on
• D) turn the gene off
• E) induce a mutation

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