An individual has a genetic disorder in which their cell is not forming the correct protein structure for the cell membrane to allow entry of a particular ion.Doctors have determined that in order to help cure this person,they need to alter the shape of the protein.Which type of regulation of gene expression would have the greatest chance of success?
A) posttranslational control
B) posttranscriptional control
C) transcriptional control
D) translational control
E) pretranscriptional control

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Posttranslational control occurs after protein synthesis. The polypeptide can have its shape altered in order to make it biologically functional. Posttranscriptional control impacts the mRNA which can influence how fast mature mRNA leaves the nucleus, which can affect the amount of gene expression. Transcriptional control regulates which genes are transcribed, and the rate at which transcription of genes occurs. Altering this factor won't correct the incorrect shape of the protein. Translational control determines whether or not the proteinis formed, not the actual shape of the protein. Pretranscriptional control determines if the process of gene expression occurs or not.

An Individual Has a Genetic Disorder in Which Their Cell