Many Trans-Acting Regulatory Elements Reside on a Separate Chromosome from the Genes

question 35

Multiple Choice

Many trans-acting regulatory elements reside on a separate chromosome from the genes that they regulate. In such cases, the regulatory element is ________, relative to the gene.

• A) unlinked
• B) linked
• C) dominant
• D) recessive

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