Several of the Different Globin Genes Are Expressed in Humans

question 16

Multiple Choice

Several of the different globin genes are expressed in humans, but at different times in development. What mechanism could allow for this?

• A) exon shuffling
• B) intron activation
• C) pseudogene activation
• D) differential translation of mRNAs
• E) differential gene regulation over time

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