You are expressing a human gene in yeast cells.Your assistant tells you that the signal sequences used in the experiment are incorrect.What will be the most likely consequence of this error?
A) Too little of the product will be made.
B) Too much of the product will be made.
C) The product will only be made when the temperature is sufficiently high.
D) The product will only be made when the temperature is sufficiently low.
E) The product will not go to the appropriate places in the cell.

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Signal sequences are necessary to direct a protein to the appropriate part of the cell where it is needed. Without the correct signal sequence, the protein will not go to the appropriate place in the cell. This will likely result in reduced or impaired function of the protein.

You Are Expressing a Human Gene in Yeast Cells