A Mutation in a Gene That Results in It Being

question 54

Multiple Choice

A mutation in a gene that results in it being expressed in the wrong place or at the wrong time is known as a _____ mutation.

• A)loss-of-function
• B)gain-of-function
• C)downstream
• D)cis-regulatory

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Definitions:

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