What is a regulatory enhancer of a gene?
A) the chromatin in areas surrounding the gene
B) a section of DNA that targets proteins for degradation and thus stops the expression of the unwanted genes
C) a section of DNA that lies outside of that gene but is involved in regulating the timing and level of that gene's expression
D) a functionless gene copy that is the result of gene duplication

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A regulatory enhancer of a gene is a section of DNA that lies outside of that gene but is involved in regulating the timing and level of that gene's expression. It can bind specific proteins and facilitate gene expression by influencing the activity of RNA polymerase and other transcription factors.

What Is a Regulatory Enhancer of a Gene