A Mutation in Which of the Following Parts of a Gene

question 22

Multiple Choice

A mutation in which of the following parts of a gene is likely to be most damaging to a cell?

• A)intron
• B)exon
• C)5' UTR
• D)3' UTR
• E)All would be equally damaging.

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Unknown Quantity

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Unknown Quantity

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