4.2 - Genetic Circuits and Logic Gates
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Practice Questions
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What is the function of a promoter in a genetic circuit?
💡 Hint: Think about what kicks off the production of RNA.
Name a common reporter gene used in genetic circuits.
💡 Hint: What helps visualize gene activity?
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What initiates the process of transcription in a genetic circuit?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's the first step in producing RNA.
True or False: A repressor increases gene expression.
💡 Hint: Think about what a repressor does.
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Design a hypothetical genetic circuit that utilizes an AND and a NOT gate to regulate the output of a specific protein in a bacterial cell. Explain the expected behavior of this circuit.
💡 Hint: Consider how you could connect these two gate types to achieve the desired expression control.
Evaluate the advantages and potential risks of using genetic circuits with toggle switches in environmental applications, such as bioremediation.
💡 Hint: Think about what might happen if these organisms were to reproduce outside controlled environments.
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