AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt
Which is an example of post-transcriptional regulation?
A.Alternative splicing
B.Repressor binding the operator
C.DNA methylation at the promoter
D.Phosphorylation of a finished protein
Explanation
Core Concept
Choosing different exon combinations after transcription changes which protein the transcript produces — regulation at the RNA level, beyond the promoter.
Correct Answer
AAlternative splicing
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