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What is the primary role of histone H1 in chromatin structure?
What is the primary role of histone H1 in chromatin structure?
Euchromatin is highly condensed and inaccessible to transcription.
Euchromatin is highly condensed and inaccessible to transcription.
False
What type of DNA is found in mitochondria?
What type of DNA is found in mitochondria?
Circular DNA
DNA _____ can impact gene expression by binding to promoter regions.
DNA _____ can impact gene expression by binding to promoter regions.
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Match the type of chromatin with its characteristics:
Match the type of chromatin with its characteristics:
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Which of the following processes typically leads to transcriptional repression?
Which of the following processes typically leads to transcriptional repression?
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Removal of acetyl groups leads to relaxed DNA coiling and transcriptional activation.
Removal of acetyl groups leads to relaxed DNA coiling and transcriptional activation.
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Name a condition associated with dysregulation of DNA methylation.
Name a condition associated with dysregulation of DNA methylation.
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Histone methylation usually causes transcriptional _____ but can sometimes cause activation.
Histone methylation usually causes transcriptional _____ but can sometimes cause activation.
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What type of acids can lysine and arginine residues of histones be modified with?
What type of acids can lysine and arginine residues of histones be modified with?
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Study Notes
Chromatin Structure
- DNA exists in condensed chromatin form to fit in the nucleus.
- DNA loops around histone octamers, forming nucleosomes.
- Histone H1 binds to nucleosomes and linker DNA, stabilising the chromatin.
- DNA has a negative charge from phosphate groups.
- Histones have a positive charge from lysine and arginine.
- In mitosis, DNA condenses to form chromosomes.
- Mitochondrial DNA is circular and doesn't use histones.
Heterochromatin
- Appears darker on electron microscopy (EM).
- Sterically inaccessible, thus transcriptionally inactive.
- Often associated with methylation and acetylation.
- Also called highly condensed chromatin.
- May include inactive X chromosomes (Barr bodies).
Euchromatin
- Appears lighter on EM.
- Transcriptionally active and sterically accessible.
- True and "truly transcribed."
DNA Methylation
- Reverses changes to DNA segment expression without changing the sequence itself.
- Involves aging, carcinogenesis, and epigenetics.
- Genomic imprinting, transposable element repression, and X-chromosome inactivation can also be involved.
Histone Methylation
- Generally causes transcriptional suppression and may also cause activation depending on location of methylation.
Histone Acetylation
- Removal of histone's charge relaxes the DNA, which relaxes coiling and activates transcription.
Histone Deacetylation
- Removal of acetyl groups tightens DNA and inactivates transcription.
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This quiz explores the structure and types of chromatin, including heterochromatin and euchromatin. It delves into DNA methylation and its effects on gene expression. Understand the significance of chromatin in cellular processes and its impact on genetics.
