2.2 - Post-Transcriptional Regulation
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Practice Questions
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What is alternative splicing?
💡 Hint: Think about how different proteins can come from the same DNA.
What does siRNA do?
💡 Hint: Remember, it focuses on silencing genes.
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What is the purpose of alternative splicing?
💡 Hint: Look for the term that relates to protein diversity.
True or False: SiRNA functions by enhancing gene expression.
💡 Hint: Recall what siRNA does in the RNA interference process.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a gene with six exons, explain how many different protein isoforms could theoretically be produced by alternative splicing. Assume that any combination of exons can be included or excluded.
💡 Hint: Think about combinations of choices for each exon.
Propose a scenario where a malfunction in the RNAi pathway could lead to a specific disease. Describe the molecular mechanism involved.
💡 Hint: Consider the link between gene regulation and disease.
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