The Xist gene product
A)is never translated into protein.
B)is required for the production of Barr bodies.
C)coats the X chromosome with RNA.
D)associates with proteins to compact the chromosome.
E)All of these statements are correct.

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The Xist gene product is a long non-coding RNA that coats the X chromosome, leading to its compaction into a Barr body. It is never translated into a protein but instead associates with proteins to perform its function. Therefore, all the statements given in the options are correct.

The Xist Gene Product