In eukaryotes, gene amplification is ________ and may occur when ________
A) the creation of multiple copies of the same gene; a large amount of the gene product is required for cell function
B) a sudden increase in transcription of a gene; a large amount of the gene product is required for cell function
C) a sudden increase in translation of a mRNA; a large amount of the gene product is required for cell function
D) the creation of multiple copies of the same gene; transcription and translation are suppressed
E) a sudden increase in transcription of a gene; translation is suppressed
Answer: A
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