Activators present near a gene that can be "turned on" will result in
A) increased transcription.
B) decreased gene expression.
C) unwinding of the DNA double helix.
D) a shift in the reading frame.

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Activators are proteins that can bind to specific regions near a gene and enhance transcription, increasing gene expression. Therefore, their presence would result in increased transcription.

Activators Present near a Gene That Can Be "Turned On