Imagine That Gene X Is in a Chromosome Region Where

question 129

Multiple Choice

Imagine that gene X is in a chromosome region where the histones are highly acetylated.How will this affect its expression?

• A) There will be no effect.
• B) It will be transcribed but not translated.
• C) It will be transcribed if the transcription factors receive the appropriate environmental signal.
• D) It will not be transcribed or translated.
• E) It will be transcribed if the histones become deacetylated.

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