Practice Gene Expression (HL only) - D2.2 | Theme D: Continuity and Change | IB MYP Grade 11 Biology
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a nucleosome?

💡 Hint: Think of it as a bead on a string, where the bead represents the proteins.

Question 2

Easy

Define Gene Expression.

💡 Hint: Focus on the conversion of DNA to proteins.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary function of enhancers?

  • Suppress transcription
  • Enhance transcription
  • Stabilize mRNA
  • Initiate translation

💡 Hint: Remember how they interact with the transcription machinery.

Question 2

True or False: Heterochromatin is transcriptionally active.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Focus on the terms of condensed versus relaxed states.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss how a mutation affecting a histone acetyltransferase could impact gene expression.

💡 Hint: Consider how these proteins modify chromatin structure.

Question 2

Analyze the role of mRNA localization in determining the timing and location of protein synthesis in a cell.

💡 Hint: Think about how different proteins must function in different parts of the cell.

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