2 - Regulation of Gene Expression
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Practice Questions
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What is the role of a promoter in gene expression?
💡 Hint: Think about where transcription begins.
Define alternative splicing.
💡 Hint: How do proteins differ from the same gene?
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What is the main function of transcription factors?
💡 Hint: Think about what role they play in transcription.
True or False: Alternative splicing can result in different proteins being produced from the same gene.
💡 Hint: Consider how genes can code for multiple isoforms.
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A researcher is studying a gene that exhibits alternative splicing. If researchers discover additional exons that can be included, how might this affect protein diversity?
💡 Hint: Consider how different combinations of exons can result in various products.
Given a scenario where a gene's enhancer region is mutated, resulting in diminished transcription factor binding, predict the potential outcome on protein levels.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between transcription factor binding and gene expression levels.
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