Which event would lead to a reduction in gene expression?
A) Mutation of the DNA-binding domain of an activator, changing its shape
B) Mutation of the binding site of a co-repressor molecule within a repressor protein
C) Removal of all methylation marks from a region of DNA
D) Remodeling of the chromatin environment, resulting in removal of histone octamers from a gene's promoter region
E) Mutation of a TATA box to create a tighter binding of RNA polymerase to the DNA

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A mutation in the DNA-binding domain of an activator that changes its shape would prevent the activator from binding to the DNA, thereby reducing gene expression.

Which Event Would Lead to a Reduction in Gene Expression