What Would Be the Most Likely Outcome for a Cell

question 25

Multiple Choice

What would be the most likely outcome for a cell if a gene expressed at relatively constant but low levels were mutated to dynamically respond to environmental changes?

• A)The cell could experience an ideal balance of proteins that might affect cellular function.
• B)The cell would not be affected because no protein changes would occur.
• C)The cell would experience increased function because having more of a protein is always an improvement.
• D)The cell would likely have more and less protein at different times that would affect cellular function.

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