Practice - Transcriptional Regulation
Practice Questions
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What is the function of a promoter in transcription?
💡 Hint: Think of it as the 'start button' for gene expression.
Name one type of epigenetic modification.
💡 Hint: This modification often silences genes.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What role do enhancers play in gene expression?
💡 Hint: Consider how enhancers work with promoters.
True or False: DNA methylation usually activates gene expression.
💡 Hint: Recall what happens when methyl groups are added.
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Challenge Problems
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The gene for a specific growth factor is found to be consistently silenced in certain cancer cells. Discuss how DNA methylation might contribute to this phenomenon and propose a method for reversing this silencing.
💡 Hint: Think about how methyl groups affect gene activity.
Suppose a new transcription factor is discovered that enhances the expression of a gene involved in heart disease. Discuss how this factor's pathway could be potentially targeted for therapeutic intervention.
💡 Hint: Consider how factors interact with other cellular pathways.
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