when proteins are being produced by a cell, scientists say that the genes are ____?

Question

activated
replicated*****
turned off
deactivated

Answer 1

I hate to tell you correct, but I fear that is what your text or teacher might be telling you. I am not a fan of Connexus science.

However, the correct answer is activated. Parts of DNA, called genes, can be turned off or turned on, to produce specific RNA which makes the proteins.