Gene Regulation in Multicellular Organisms Flashcards (10 cards)

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1Question

Gene regulation — levels?

Answer

DNA, RNA, and protein levels

2Question

Transcription regulators — binding?

Answer

Recognize specific DNA sequences via α helices

3Question

Operons — control?

Answer

Coordinate bacterial gene expression as a single mRNA

4Question

Gene regulation — primary control point?

Answer

Transcription initiation

5Question

Transcription factors — binding site?

Answer

Major groove of DNA

6Question

Operons — function?

Answer

Coordinate gene expression in bacteria

7Question

Chromatin modifications — types?

Answer

Histone acetylation and methylation

8Question

TADs — role?

Answer

Organize enhancer-promoter interactions

9Question

Master regulators — example?

Answer

Ey gene of eye development

10Question

DNA methylation — effect?

Answer

Represses gene expression at CpG sites

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1. What is the primary control point in gene expression regulation in multicellular organisms?

2. How do transcription regulators recognize specific DNA sequences?

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