Which of the Following Is an Example of Post-Transcriptional Control

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of post-transcriptional control of gene expression?

• A) the addition of methyl groups to cytosine bases of DNA
• B) the binding of transcription factors to a promoter
• C) the removal of introns and alternative splicing of exons
• D) gene amplification contributing to cancer
• E) the folding of DNA to form heterochromatin

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