A Researcher Is Interested in Whether or Not a Transcription

question 31

Multiple Choice

A researcher is interested in whether or not a transcription factor binds to a specific site on a strand of DNA. However, the samples accidentally contain SDS. What will the gel mobility shift assay results show?

• A) The protein will bind the DNA and retard the movement of the DNA through the gel.
• B) The protein will not bind to the DNA and the movement of the DNA through the gel will not be affected.
• C) The protein will bind the DNA and the movement of the DNA through the gel will not be affected.
• D) The protein will not bind the DNA and the movement of the DNA through the gel will be affected.

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