Which of the Following Is True of Enhancer Sequences

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of enhancer sequences?

• A) They can act over very large distances.
• B) They can only act in one specific orientation.
• C) They are usually between 10 and 35 bp long.
• D) They can only function if located upstream of a gene.
• E) They can only function if located downstream of a gene.

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