5.5.2 - Transcription Unit and the Gene
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What are the three main components of a transcription unit?
💡 Hint: Think about what elements are necessary for transcription to occur.
Define what an exon is.
💡 Hint: Consider what part of the gene is expressed after RNA processing.
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What is the primary function of the promoter in a transcription unit?
💡 Hint: Think about what section helps start the transcription process.
True or False: All genes in eukaryotes are monocistronic.
💡 Hint: Consider the vast genetic complexity of eukaryotic life forms.
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Design an experiment to determine if a specific mutation in the promoter of a gene affects transcription levels.
💡 Hint: Consider how changes in the promoter could alter the binding of transcription factors.
Discuss the implications of intron removal in the context of alternative splicing and protein diversity.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how a single gene can give rise to different proteins and potential adaptive advantages.
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