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

5.6.2 - Neurological Disorders

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary role of epigenetics in gene regulation?

💡 Hint: Think about how genes are controlled and expressed.

Question 2 Easy

What does DNA methylation usually do to gene expression?

💡 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

💡 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

💡 Hint: Think about how traits are passed through families.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain how epigenetic mechanisms could potentially provide a solution for treating Alzheimer’s disease by altering gene expression patterns.

💡 Hint: Think about specific genes affected in Alzheimer’s.

Challenge 2 Hard

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

💡 Hint: Consider the importance of precision in genetic modifications.

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