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Author Question: Which of the following is an example of post-transcriptional control of gene exp (Read 695 times)

aero

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on: Jun 29, 2013
Which of the following is an example of post-transcriptional control of gene expression?
A) the addition of methyl groups to cytosine bases of DNA
B) the binding of transcription factors to a promoter
C) the removal of introns and alternative splicing of exons
D) gene amplification contributing to cancer
E) the folding of DNA to form heterochromatin


Hawke

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Reply #1 on: Jul 1, 2013
I'd go with C. It makes sense.


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aero

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2013
Perfect!! It was right lol


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