Consider two genes that are next to each other on a chromosome, as arranged in Figure Q7-3. Which of the following statements is true?
(a) The two genes must be transcribed into RNA using the same strand of DNA.
(b) If gene A is transcribed in a cell, gene B cannot be transcribed.
(c) Gene A and gene B can be transcribed at different rates, producing different amounts of RNA within the same cell.
(d) If gene A is transcribed in a cell, gene B must be transcribed.
Answer: C