The Distinction Between Mutations and Gene Expression Is That

question 38

Multiple Choice

The distinction between mutations and gene expression is that

• A) mutations affect only autosomes and gene expression affects only sex chromosomes.
• B) mutations are dangerous and gene expression promotes health.
• C) mutations are changes in the DNA sequence, whereas gene expression refers to the extent to which a gene is transcribed and translated, producing protein.
• D) gene expression refers to changes in the DNA sequence, whereas mutation refers to the processes of DNA replication, RNA transcription, and protein synthesis.
• E) mutations occur in RNA and gene expression affects DNA.

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