Answer:
The correct answer is option d) "Silencer".
Explanation:
Gene silencing is the regulation of a gene expression that results in avoiding the expression of a gene during a certain period of time. A silencer is a DNA sequence that produces gene silencing. In this example the researcher founds that a gene is not longer regulated in all cells and the gene is still transcribed and translated into protein. The mutation responsible of this it is likely to be occurring in a silencer, avoiding gene silencing of the studied gene in all cells.
The disorder that he might be at risk of experiencing schizophrenia. This is a mental disorder which usually appears in late adolescence or early adulthood. Normally characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and other cognitive difficulties. This condition affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves, although not common as compared to other disorders it can be very disabling and a lifelong struggle.
Answer: A change in the sequence of amino acids determined by the gene
