Question 11

(Multiple Choice)

What kind of mutation would lead to an increase in the expression (or inappropriate expression)of a gene?


A) A mutation that lowers the efficiency of a repressor of the gene
B) A mutation that lowers the efficiency of an activator of the gene
C) A mutation that increases the efficiency of a repressor of the gene
D) A mutation that mutates an activator for the gene such that promoter recognition decreases
E) A mutation that mutates a repressor for the gene such that promoter recognition increases

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