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Which process converts DNA into mRNA?
Which process converts DNA into mRNA?
- Translation
- RNA replication from RNA
- Transcription (correct)
- Reverse transcriptase
What is the first level of folding for DNA?
What is the first level of folding for DNA?
- Around histones (correct)
- Wrapping around 8 histone proteins
- Negatively charged due to phosphate groups
- Double helix structure
Which components are involved in the transfer of information according to Crick's central dogma?
Which components are involved in the transfer of information according to Crick's central dogma?
- DNA, RNA, proteins (correct)
- Lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins
- Histones, ribosomes, enzymes
- mRNA, tRNA, rRNA
Which transfer process is known to occur in specific conditions like some viruses or laboratory?
Which transfer process is known to occur in specific conditions like some viruses or laboratory?
What experimental instrument is used for single DNA imaging and manipulation to detect nucleosome distribution in chromatin?
What experimental instrument is used for single DNA imaging and manipulation to detect nucleosome distribution in chromatin?
According to Carter, what combination of factors stimulates tissue differentiation based on Pauwels theory?
According to Carter, what combination of factors stimulates tissue differentiation based on Pauwels theory?
What is the dependency of the diffusion coefficient in tissues according to the text?
What is the dependency of the diffusion coefficient in tissues according to the text?
Which histones form an octamer around which DNA wraps 1.7 times?
Which histones form an octamer around which DNA wraps 1.7 times?
Which histone binds to DNA at the edge of each nucleosome, acting as a stabilizer?
Which histone binds to DNA at the edge of each nucleosome, acting as a stabilizer?
What is the role of post-translational modifications to histones?
What is the role of post-translational modifications to histones?
What leads to the formation of chromatin fiber?
What leads to the formation of chromatin fiber?
What is the purpose of G0 phase in the cell cycle?
What is the purpose of G0 phase in the cell cycle?
What occurs during S phase of the cell cycle?
What occurs during S phase of the cell cycle?
What regulates the cell cycle by controlling cell progression and division?
What regulates the cell cycle by controlling cell progression and division?
What is the role of histones in relation to DNA?
What is the role of histones in relation to DNA?
What do nucleosome coiling lead to?
What do nucleosome coiling lead to?
What is the role of H1 histone in the nucleosome?
What is the role of H1 histone in the nucleosome?
What is the purpose of interphase in the cell cycle?
What is the purpose of interphase in the cell cycle?
What are the major histones involved in forming an octamer?
What are the major histones involved in forming an octamer?
What is the role of p53 in the cell cycle?
What is the role of p53 in the cell cycle?
Which factor can stimulate the cell cycle to progress to S phase?
Which factor can stimulate the cell cycle to progress to S phase?
What is the main function of DNA methylation?
What is the main function of DNA methylation?
Which modification of histones leads to increased gene activation?
Which modification of histones leads to increased gene activation?
What is the main characteristic of mitosis regarding chromosome number?
What is the main characteristic of mitosis regarding chromosome number?
What is the role of stem cells in cell differentiation?
What is the role of stem cells in cell differentiation?
What is the main focus of mechanobiology?
What is the main focus of mechanobiology?
Which stimuli is essential for the formation and maintenance of bone?
Which stimuli is essential for the formation and maintenance of bone?
What occurs when a sperm fertilizes an egg?
What occurs when a sperm fertilizes an egg?
What is the primary function of epigenetics?
What is the primary function of epigenetics?
What is the consequence of hyper-methylation of a promoter region?
What is the consequence of hyper-methylation of a promoter region?
What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis?
What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis?
What inhibits cyclin E production, halting progression to S phase?
What inhibits cyclin E production, halting progression to S phase?
What stimulates p21, inhibiting CDK and stimulating Rb, both tumor suppressors?
What stimulates p21, inhibiting CDK and stimulating Rb, both tumor suppressors?
What stimulates cell cycle progression to S phase?
What stimulates cell cycle progression to S phase?
What leads to apoptosis when DNA damage is not repairable?
What leads to apoptosis when DNA damage is not repairable?
What prevents progression at G2 phase?
What prevents progression at G2 phase?
What stimulates entry into the mitotic phase?
What stimulates entry into the mitotic phase?
What replicates somatic cells?
What replicates somatic cells?
Where do epigenetic modifications occur?
Where do epigenetic modifications occur?
What does DNA methylation involve?
What does DNA methylation involve?
What alters gene activation based on DNA wrapping and tail modifications?
What alters gene activation based on DNA wrapping and tail modifications?
What does embryo development start with?
What does embryo development start with?
How does cell differentiation occur?
How does cell differentiation occur?
Study Notes
Cell Cycle and Chromatin Structure
- Histones are positively charged due to high basicity, causing them to be attracted to DNA
- There are 5 major histones: H2A, H2B, H3, H4, and H1
- The first four histones form an octamer, around which DNA wraps 1.7 times, called a nucleosome
- H1 binds to DNA at the edge of each nucleosome, acting as a stabilizer
- Post-translational modifications to histones affect gene expression and regulation
- Nucleosome coiling leads to the formation of chromatin fiber
- Chromatin fibers further condense to form metaphase chromosomes
- The cell cycle consists of interphase (G0, G1, S, G2) and mitosis (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase)
- Interphase includes checkpoints for DNA synthesis, microtubule assembly, and programmed cell death
- G0 phase is for non-dividing cells, while growth factors and mitogens allow progression to G1 phase
- S phase involves DNA replication and the formation of sister chromatids
- The cell cycle is regulated by cyclins, cyclin dependent kinases, and tumor suppressors, controlling cell progression and division
Cell Cycle and Developmental Biology
- Inhibition of E2F prevents cyclin E production, halting progression to S phase
- p53 stimulates p21, inhibiting CDK and stimulating Rb, both tumor suppressors
- Growth factors like insulin and EPO stimulate cell cycle progression to S phase
- DNA damage not repairable leads to apoptosis
- p53 and ATM prevent progression at G2 phase
- Cyclin B and CDK1 stimulate entry into the mitotic phase
- Mitosis replicates somatic cells, meiosis replicates germ cells with halved chromosome number
- Epigenetics modifications occur in somatic cells, reversible and caused by personal behaviors and environment
- DNA methylation involves adding methyl groups to inactive genes
- Histone modification alters gene activation based on DNA wrapping and tail modifications
- Embryo development starts with zygote formation, leading to blastocyst and embryo
- Cell differentiation occurs through genome modification, stem cells can differentiate into specific cell types
- Mechanobiology studies mechanical loads' effects on biological processes, including bone and tissue formation, cell competition, and specialization after fractures
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Test your knowledge of the cell cycle and chromatin structure with this quiz. Explore the roles of histones, nucleosomes, and chromatin fibers in gene regulation, as well as the phases of the cell cycle and the regulatory mechanisms involved.
