DNA, RNA, and Genetics Question
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If a mutation in a silencer makes it more difficult for a transcription factor to bind, which result is most likely to occur?
- There will be a large increase in the transcription rates for most genes.
- The rate of transcription for a certain gene located near the silencer will be reduced.
- A specific gene near the silencer will be transcribed all the time.
- Transcription rates of all genes will be greatly reduced.