If you do site-directed mutagenesis of the coding region of a gene, which of the following is most likely to happen?
A)The rate of gene expression slows down.
B)The rate of gene expression speeds up.
C)The protein's structure and function are altered.
D)The protein's structure and function remain unaltered.

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Site-directed mutagenesis is a technique used to introduce specific mutations into a gene of interest. Depending on the nature and location of the mutation, it can alter the protein's structure and function. Therefore, it is most likely that the protein's structure and function are altered. The rate of gene expression may or may not be affected and cannot be concluded solely based on site-directed mutagenesis.

If You Do Site-Directed Mutagenesis of the Coding Region of a Gene