A mutation in an enhancer for a specific gene causes it to be much less able to be bound by proteins.Which scenario is most likely to occur?

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If the enhancer is less able to be bound by proteins, this means that the transcription factor will have a harder time binding to the enhancer and activating transcription of the gene. Therefore, the rate of transcription for this particular gene will be reduced, even when it is needed most. It is unlikely that this single mutation will affect transcription rates of most genes, and it wouldn't cause transcription to continue when not needed or lead to premature termination of transcription.

A Mutation in an Enhancer for a Specific Gene Causes