Biology Chapter on Genes and Chromatin
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How does the structure of chromatin affect gene expression?

  • Closed chromatin promotes gene expression, while open chromatin restricts it.
  • Open chromatin promotes gene expression, while closed chromatin restricts it. (correct)
  • Chromatin structure has no effect on gene expression.
  • Chromatin structure only affects gene expression in specific cell types.

    • What is the role of histone modifications in regulating gene expression?

  • Histone modifications can alter the structure of chromatin, making DNA more or less accessible for transcription. (correct)
  • Histone modifications directly code for specific proteins.
  • Histone modifications are not important for gene expression.
  • Histone modifications are only involved in DNA replication.

    • What is the primary function of transcription factors in gene expression?

  • Transcription factors are involved in the transportation of mRNA from the nucleus to the cytoplasm.
  • Transcription factors directly replicate DNA.
  • Transcription factors bind to specific DNA sequences to initiate gene transcription. (correct)
  • Transcription factors modify histones to regulate chromatin structure.

    • What is the significance of the centromere in a chromosome?

    <p>The centromere is the site of attachment for spindle fibers during cell division. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of DNA replication in the cell cycle?

    <p>To ensure each new cell receives an identical copy of the genetic material before cell division. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the potential consequences of errors in DNA replication?

    <p>Errors in DNA replication can lead to mutations, which may result in genetic disorders or cell abnormalities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

    <p>Checkpoints ensure the proper sequencing of events in the cell cycle. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) in the cell cycle?

    <p>CDKs are proteins that control the transitions between different phases of the cell cycle. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of incomplete dominance?

    <p>One allele completely masks the other. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'penetrance' refer to in genetics?

    <p>The likelihood that a specific genetic mutation will exhibit its associated trait. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of nucleosomes?

    <p>To compact and organize DNA within the nucleus. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a karyotype?

    <p>A visual representation of an individual's chromosomes arranged by size and banding patterns. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a direct outcome of the Human Genome Project?

    <p>Development of a cure for all genetic diseases. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a homozygote, which of the following is TRUE?

    <p>The individual possesses two identical alleles at the same gene locus. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios would result in increased homozygosity in a population?

    <p>Inbreeding. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines an individual's biological sex?

    <p>The presence or absence of the Y chromosome. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes a phenotype?

    <p>The observable physical traits of an individual. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of karyotyping?

    <p>To identify chromosomal abnormalities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a dominant mutation?

    <p>Always causes a severe phenotype (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the ENCODE project?

    <p>To create a comprehensive map of all functional elements in the human genome (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is chromatin remodeling?

    <p>Alterations in the structure of chromatin to allow or restrict access to specific regions of DNA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between euchromatin and heterochromatin?

    <p>Euchromatin is transcriptionally active, while heterochromatin is transcriptionally inactive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are alleles?

    <p>Different versions of a gene (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of autosomes?

    <p>Contain genes related to sex determination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In codominance, how are the two different alleles expressed in the offspring?

    <p>Both alleles are fully expressed, leading to a mix of traits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main components of chromatin?

    <p>DNA and proteins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of regulatory regions in the human genome?

    <p>Controlling gene expression (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a centromere in a chromosome?

    <p>It joins the two sister chromatids together (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

    <p>Genotype refers to the genetic makeup, while phenotype refers to the physical appearance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding gene expression and inheritance patterns important in studying genetic disorders?

    <p>It provides insights into the mechanisms behind disease development and potential treatment strategies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between incomplete dominance and codominance?

    <p>In incomplete dominance, the offspring exhibits a blend of both traits, while in codominance, both alleles are expressed fully (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis?

    <p>Mitosis produces diploid cells, while meiosis produces haploid cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of non-coding DNA in the human genome?

    <p>It plays a role in regulating gene expression and other cellular processes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between duplicate epistasis and complementary epistasis?

    <p>Duplicate epistasis requires either of two genes to produce the same phenotype, while complementary epistasis requires both to be present (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of euchromatin?

    <p>It is darkly stained under a microscope. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a haploid and a diploid cell?

    <p>A haploid cell contains half the number of chromosomes as a diploid cell. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of histone modification?

    <p>Glycosylation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of heterochromatin in gene regulation?

    <p>Heterochromatin represses gene expression. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of recessive epistasis?

    <p>A recessive allele masks the expression of another gene. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of studying haplotypes?

    <p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a true statement about expressivity?

    <p>Expressivity can be predicted with complete accuracy for individuals with the same genotype. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a defining characteristic of eukaryotes?

    <p>The presence of a nucleus. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between genes and genomes?

    <p>A gene is a segment of a genome. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a gene?

    <p>To synthesize proteins. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes a heterozygote?

    <p>A heterozygote has two different alleles for a gene. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term "homologues" can refer to which of the following?

    <p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Eukaryotes have a nucleus, while prokaryotes do not. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding expressivity important in managing genetic conditions?

    <p>Expressivity determines the severity of a genetic condition, but not the likelihood of developing it. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Basic Concepts and Terminology

    • Genes: Units of heredity on chromosomes.
    • Alleles: Different forms of a gene.
    • Chromosomes: Carry genetic material, organized in pairs.
    • Traits: Characteristics determined by genes.

    Chromatin Structure and Gene Expression

    • Chromatin structure: How DNA is packaged in the nucleus, impacting gene expression.
    • Open chromatin: Allows for active gene expression.
    • Closed chromatin: Restricts access to DNA.
    • Epigenetic modifications: Alter chromatin structure, affecting gene accessibility.
    • Histone modifications: Crucial in regulating chromatin and gene expression.
    • Transcription factors: Bind to DNA sequences to initiate gene expression.
    • Chromatin remodeling complexes: Alter chromatin structure to regulate transcription.

    Chromosome Structure and Organization

    • Chromosome structure: Arrangement of DNA and proteins within the nucleus.
    • Chromatin: Thread-like structures that chromosomes are organized into.
    • Chromosome condensation: Occurs during cell division for distribution of genetic material.
    • Chromosome number: Specific to each species.
    • Chromosome pairs: One inherited from each parent.
    • Centromere, telomeres: Parts of chromosome structure.
    • Genetic disorders: Can arise from errors in chromosome structure or organization.

    DNA Replication and Cell Cycle

    • DNA replication: Making identical copies of DNA before cell division to ensure accurate genetic information transfer.
    • S phase: DNA replication takes place during the cell cycle's S phase.
    • Mutations: Errors in replication that can lead to genetic diseases or cell abnormalities.
    • Cell cycle regulation: Checkpoints monitor DNA integrity and ensure correct progression through cell cycle phases.
    • Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs): Regulatory proteins controlling cell cycle transitions.

    Gene Expression and Inheritance Patterns

    • Gene expression: Activation of genes to produce a trait.
    • Inheritance patterns: How traits are passed from parents to offspring.
    • Epigenetic modifications: Influence gene expression without changing DNA sequence.
    • Mendelian inheritance: Organisms inherit genes following specific patterns.
    • Gene expression regulation: Influenced by environmental conditions and signaling molecules.

    Human Genome Organization

    • Human genome: Arrangement of DNA within the nucleus (chromosomes, genes).
    • Genes: Functional units coding for proteins.
    • Regulatory regions: Control gene expression.
    • Non-coding DNA: Includes introns and other sequences without protein-coding genes.

    Key Terms

    • Alleles: Alternative forms of a gene that can result in different traits; inherited one from each parent; can be dominant or recessive.
    • Genotypes: Combinations of alleles an individual possesses.
    • Autosomes: Chromosomes that determine traits excluding sex determination.
    • Chromatid: Half of a duplicated chromosome.
    • Chromatin: DNA and proteins in the nucleus; condenses into chromosomes during division.
    • Chromosome: Thread-like structure containing DNA, carrying genetic information.
    • Codominance: Both alleles are expressed in the offspring.
    • Diploid: Cells with two sets of chromosomes (one from each parent).
    • Dominant mutations: Expressed with only one copy, masking the normal allele.
    • ENCODE project: Identify functional elements in the human genome.
    • Epistasis: One gene masking the effect of another gene.
    • Euchromatin: Loosely packed chromatin, allowing gene expression.
    • Eukaryote: Organism with complex cells; contains a nucleus.
    • Expressivity: Variation in the extent or severity of a genetic trait.
    • Gene: Segment of DNA with instructions for making a protein.
    • Genome: An organism's complete set of genetic material.
    • Genotype: Genetic information of an organism.
    • Haploid: Cell with one set of chromosomes.
    • Haplotype: Group of genes inherited from a single parent.
    • Heterochromatin: Tightly packed, transcriptionally inactive chromatin.
    • Heterozygote: Individual with different alleles for a gene.
    • Histone modifications: Chemical changes to histone proteins, influencing gene expression.
    • Homologues: Similar structures/genes in different organisms, indicating evolutionary link.
    • Homozygote: Individual with two identical alleles for a gene.
    • Human Genome Project: Project to map the human genome.
    • Incomplete dominance: Heterozygous phenotype is a blend of homozygous phenotypes.
    • Karyotype: Visual representation of an individual's chromosomes.
    • Nucleosome: Structural unit of DNA wrapped around histone proteins.
    • Penetrance: Likelihood of a genetic mutation leading to a trait or disorder.
    • Phenotype: Observable physical characteristics resulting from gene and environmental interaction.
    • Sex chromosomes: Determine biological sex.

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