Question

Did deletion of any of the possible control elements cause a reduction in reporter gene expression? how can you tell?

Answer 1

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Yes, deletion of the possible control elements can cause reduction in reporter gene expression. Due to deletion of a control element, the activator cannot bind to the enhancer. This causes reduction in the gene expression.

Answer: Deletion of element no. 3 causes a reduction in reporter gene expression.