Question 11

(Multiple Choice)

What is the main indication that the figure below depicts a transcriptional (operon) fusion? What is the main indication that the figure below depicts a transcriptional (operon) fusion?   A) A single mRNA is transcribed, from which two proteins are translated. B) The reporter gene keeps its biological properties: in this case, fluorescence. C) Transcription proceeds from a single promoter. D) The target gene maintains its ribosomal binding site. E) The reporter gene is inserted into the target gene in the proper codon-reading frame.


A) A single mRNA is transcribed, from which two proteins are translated.
B) The reporter gene keeps its biological properties: in this case, fluorescence.
C) Transcription proceeds from a single promoter.
D) The target gene maintains its ribosomal binding site.
E) The reporter gene is inserted into the target gene in the proper codon-reading frame.

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