Nov 18 - Gene Regulation

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What is negative control in gene regulation?

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Negative control refers to the process where a regulatory molecule binds to DNA and inhibits gene expression.

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Which type of cells contain operons?

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Prokaryotes contain operons, which are clusters of genes under the control of a single promoter.

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What is the effect of DNA methylation on transcription?

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DNA methylation typically represses transcription, making it less likely for genes to be expressed.

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Which type of cells commonly have enhancers?

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Eukaryotic cells commonly have enhancers, which are regulatory DNA sequences that increase the likelihood of transcription.

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What is the function of the operator in an operon?

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The operator is the 'on/off' switch for an operon, controlling the access of RNA polymerase to the genes.

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What role do transcription factors play in gene regulation?

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Transcription factors are proteins that help regulate the transcription of specific genes by binding to nearby DNA.

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What is the difference between positive and negative control in gene regulation?

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Positive control enhances gene expression, while negative control inhibits it.

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How does the presence of an inducer affect an operon?

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An inducer can bind to a repressor protein, preventing it from inhibiting the operon, thus allowing gene expression.

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What is the significance of enhancers in eukaryotic gene regulation?

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Enhancers can significantly increase the transcription of associated genes, even if they are located far away from the promoter.

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What is the role of RNA polymerase in gene expression?

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RNA polymerase is the enzyme that synthesizes RNA from a DNA template during transcription.