Genetics: Analysis and Principles
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Chapter 16.3, Problem 1COMQ
Which of the following statements about paramutation is false?
a. A paramutagenic allele can alter the expression of paramutable allele.
b. A paramutagenic allele has a lower level of expression compared to a paramutable allele.
c. The paramutation alters the DNA sequence of the paramutagenic allele.
d. A paramutation can occur for many generations.
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