What is the name of the gene responsible for the inactivation of the X chromosome?
A)INAC
B)XIST
C)1STX
D)IRS
E)XCHR

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The gene responsible for the inactivation of the X chromosome is called XIST (X-inactive specific transcript). It is located on the X chromosome and produces an RNA molecule that coats one of the two X chromosomes in female cells and leads to its inactivation. Choices A, C, D, and E are not related to this process.

What Is the Name of the Gene Responsible for the Inactivation