Which of the Following Is NOT a Mechanism Used by Cells

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism used by cells to reduce gene expression?

• A) looser packing of DNA
• B) a specific increase in mRNA breakdown
• C) modification of proteins before their translation
• D) stabilization of a protein so that its "shelf-life" is increased

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