Practice Mechanism Effect on Gene Expression - 5.4.1 | 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 DNA methylation?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how this might affect transcription.

Question 2

Easy

What effect does histone acetylation have?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how the structure of chromatin affects gene accessibility.

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Question 1

What is the primary effect of DNA methylation on gene expression?

  • Repression
  • Activation
  • No effect

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember that methylation is often associated with inactivity.

Question 2

True or False: Histone acetylation promotes transcription by tightening chromatin.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the DNA structure relates to transcription.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a scenario where a researcher observes increased DNA methylation in a cancerous cell line, what could be the potential implications for gene expression?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how gene silencing relates to the characteristics of cancer cells.

Question 2

How might a therapeutic strategy that uses histone acetylation influence a patient with a neurological disorder?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the connection between gene expression and neurological health.

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