All of the following choices delay or block expression of a gene except ________

a. expression of a microRNA complementary in sequence to the gene
b. the binding of a repressor to certain sites on DNA
c. methylation of DNA
d. the binding of an activator to a promoter


d

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Hari is experiencing intense pain in one point in his body. Maryam has the perfect solution! She has a wonderful drug that is guaranteed to take away all pain, and she wants Hari to take it before going to the doctor. Why should Hari not take the drug,

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