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Genetics and heredity — Question 12

QCAA 2021, Paper 1 · 1 mark

Q12 · 2021 · Paper 1Unclassified1 mark

QUESTION 12

The phenotypic expression of genes is regulated by

(A) transcription factors.

(B) random fertilisation.

(C) DNA polymerase.

(D) helicase.

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