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Steps of Transcription
15. Gene Expression / Steps of Transcription / Problem 1

The following graph shows percent polymerase activity after incubating the liver cells with different concentrations of α-amanitin. Determine the concentration of the toxin at which you will observe a 60% shutdown in the activity of the polymerase.
Graph showing percent polymerase activity vs. α-amanitin concentration, indicating a 60% activity shutdown.

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