A Researcher Obtains a Sequence of a Gene of Interest

question 21

Multiple Choice

A researcher obtains a sequence of a gene of interest, including the ORF, 5' untranslated region, and 3 ' untranslated region. Which portion of the gene sequence encodes the protein?

• A) the 5 ' untranslated region and the ORF only
• B) the ORF only
• C) the ORF and 3 ' untranslated region only
• D) the 5 ' and 3 ' untranslated regions only
• E) the ORF, 5 ' untranslated region, and 3 ' untranslated region

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Definitions:

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