The Central Function of X-Inactivation Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

The central function of X-inactivation is

• A)silencing imprinted genes.
• B)enhancing the expression of genes on the chromosome left active.
• C)dosage compensation.
• D)silencing deleterious alleles.
• E)None of these

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