Which of the following might decrease the transcription of only one specific gene in a bacterial cell?

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A mutation that introduces extensive sequence changes into the DNA that precedes the gene's transcription start site would alter the promoter region of the gene, which is necessary for RNA polymerase to bind and initiate transcription. This would decrease the transcription of only one specific gene. Choices A and B would affect the transcription of all genes, not just one specific gene. Choice C would introduce a premature stop codon into the gene itself, affecting translation rather than transcription.

Which of the Following Might Decrease the Transcription of Only