Which of the Following Is True Concerning Gene Expression

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true concerning gene expression:

• A) an increase in expression implies an increase in transcriptional initiation
• B) mRNA levels are determined solely by the rate of transcriptional initiation
• C) attenuation is a well described and common mechanism for controlling gene expression in eukaryotic cells
• D) regulation of expression occurs at many levels from transcriptional initiation to protein degradation
• E) gene copy number does not influence the level of gene expression

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