Practice Neurological Disorders - 5.6.2 | Epigenetic Engineering and Regulation of Gene Expression | Genetic Engineering Advance
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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary role of epigenetics in gene regulation?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about how genes are controlled and expressed.

Question 2

Easy

What does DNA methylation usually do to gene expression?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Recall what happens when methyl groups are added.

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Question 1

What is the role of DNA methylation in gene expression?

  • Activates gene expression
  • Represses gene expression
  • Has no effect

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider what happens when methyl groups are added to DNA.

Question 2

True or False: Epigenetic changes can be inherited across generations.

  • True
  • False

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about how traits are passed through families.

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Question 1

Explain how epigenetic mechanisms could potentially provide a solution for treating Alzheimerโ€™s disease by altering gene expression patterns.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about specific genes affected in Alzheimerโ€™s.

Question 2

Evaluate the impact of off-target effects in the context of using CRISPR-dCas9 for treating neurological disorders.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider the importance of precision in genetic modifications.

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