Practice Developmental Biology - 5.6.3 | Epigenetic Engineering and Regulation of Gene Expression | Genetic Engineering Advance
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is epigenetics?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of examples of gene expression without changing DNA.

Question 2

Easy

Name a mechanism of epigenetic modification.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what affects how tightly DNA is packed.

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Question 1

What role does DNA methylation typically play?

  • Activates gene expression
  • Represses gene expression
  • No effect on gene expression

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember how methylation modifies DNA structure.

Question 2

True or False: Epigenetic changes are permanent and non-reversible.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the flexibility of these modifications.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a scenario where a specific cancer gene is silenced due to DNA methylation, design an experimental approach leveraging CRISPR-dCas9 to reactivate this gene.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the mechanism of action for CRISPR-dCas9 and the nature of the methylation.

Question 2

Evaluate the ethical implications of using epigenetic editing in human embryos. What considerations must scientists take into account?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on both scientific responsibility and societal norms.

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