Which of the following scenarios is most likely to result in a hypomorphic mutat

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Which of the following scenarios is most likely to result in a hypomorphic mutation? Selected AnswerALINE element inserts into another LINE element in the human genome An alu element inserts into the exon of a ribosomal RNA gene An Ac element that was inserted into the exon of a gene, tranposes via the cut and paste mechanism of transposition A LINE element inserts into another LINE element in the human genome An Ac element inserts into an intron Answers: A transposable element contains a binding site for a transcriptional repressor and inserts adjacent to to a promotor

Explanation / Answer

Hypomorphic mutation results in partial loss of function in a gene. It can occur by many processes.

The altered gene has low activity.

Among the given options, the most suitable and correct answer is option e, because when repressor inserts

Adjacent to promoter of a gene, its function is affected.

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