In humans, typically only infants produce the enzyme lactase to break down lactose. Some adults have changes in that allow transcription factors to bind and turn on expression of the lactase gene into adulthood.

A. codons
B. mRNA
C. exons
D. RNA polymerase
E. enhancers


E. enhancers

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a. true b. false

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a. the rate of movement of molecules is influenced by temperature and pressure. b. the movement of individual molecules is random. c. the movement of molecules of one substance is independent of the movement of any other substance. d. the net movement is away from the region of highest concentration. e. all of these happen.

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