In eukaryotes, gene amplification is tolerated well when the amplified gene encodes for RNA products. However, it is rare or detrimental when the product is a protein. Why would it be advantageous for the cell to amplify the RNA-producing genes and not the protein-producing ones?
A) It allows for the manufacture of many RNA molecules when needed in the cell.
B) Proteins are amplified from a single mRNA molecule.
C) More RNA than protein is needed by the cell.
D) RNAs are amplified from a single protein molecule.
E) both choices A and B
E) both choices A and B
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