Transcriptional Regulation Gene activation/deactivation 1. what is histone acetylation? How does it affect gene expression? What...
In contrast to histone acetylation, which always correlates with gene activation, histone methylation can lead to either transcriptional activation or repression. How do you suppose that the same modification - methylation - can mediate different biological outcomes? Explain what is meant when we say two DNA sequences are 'highly conserved'. Why are some sequences conserved and others aren't? In your own words, explain what is meant by "position effect". What is the molecular basis of this phenomenon?
Which of the following is not true regarding regulation of gene expression in eukaryotes? In eukaryotic cells, transcriptional activators often work by recruiting the transcriptional macinery to gene promoters DNA methylation is an example of an epigenetic mark that can be inherited Acetylation of histones can result in a more open chromatin structure to allow transcription to occur Different genes can be turned off or on between different organs or stages of development Transcription factor DNA sequences are bound by...
Regulation of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes Part A -Modification of chromatin structure Which statements about the modification of chromatin structure in eukaryotes are true? Select all that apply. View Available Hint(s) Acetylation of histone tails is a reversible process Some forms of chromatin modification can be passed on to future generations of cells. DNA is not transcribed when chromatin is packaged tightly in a condensed form. O Acetylation of histone tails in chromatin allows access to DNA for transcription. Deacetylation...
2. Give 2-3 examples of gene regulation in eukaryotes. Define what they are and how they specifically regulate gene expression 3. What is histone acetyltransferase enzyme? How does it regulate gene expression? Explain your reasons 4. What is chromatin remodeling in general? 5. What is DNA methylation? What does methylation mean in this case? How does it intervene gene expression? Explain your reason
Understanding control of gene expression by chromatin regulation We discussed how maternal grooming behavior regulates anxiety and stress response in rats. Rats raised by low-care mothers grow up to be more anxious and guarded adults. Rats raised by high-care mothers on the other hand become more relaxed adults. Below are two key results from the study that discovered this phenomenon. Scientists looked at DNA methylation in the promoter of a gene called glucocorticoid receptor which is expressed in the hippocampus...
Which does not affect gene expression at the post-transcriptional level? Choose one: O A. DNA methylation O B. small interfering RNAs O C. microRNAs O D. nucleotide sequences in the untranslated regions of an mRNA
What transcriptional regulation mechanism unique to mammals allows for selective gene expression from one allele only? Explain how this impacts expression of IGF2.
A genetically engineered plasmid Ficarries all of the elements of the lac operon, but replaces the structural genes with the reporter gene green fluorescent protein (GFP). The repressor allele cannot bind lactose, and the OC allele cannot be bound by the repressor. Given the following genotypes and growth media that does not contain glucose, indicate in the table below whether you expect to see b-galactosidase activity and glowing green colonies of E. coli by selecting Yes or No. growth media...
What does trimethylation of H3K4 generally do to gene expression? Activate, increasing transcription of the associated gene Nothing-this does not affect the DNA, only histone conformation Repress, decreasing transcription of the associated gene
The following sentences describe chromatin structure and how altering chromatin structure can affect gene expression. Complete each sentence using the words provided.In some cells, DNA combines with proteins to form a substance calledThe lowest level of chromatin structure consists of DNA wrapped twice around a group of histones to form a(n)The formation of nucleosomes may block the binding of transcription factors and RNA polymerase II to theThe structure of chromatin can be modified by altering either the DNA or the...