How would a large chromosomal inversion affect the expression of a gene if the gene is located between the two break points but no breaks occur within the gene?  

A.  The inversion would probably have no effect on gene expression.
B.  The gene would not be transcribed because it would be oriented in the wrong direction.
C.  The gene would be transcribed in the 3' to 5' direction.
D.  The gene would be transcribed normally but the mRNA would be translated in the 3' to 5' direction.


A.  The inversion would probably have no effect on gene expression.

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