9 Questions
What effect does methylation have on chromatin structure?
Contributes to heterochromatin conformation
How does acetylation influence gene expression?
Facilitates transcription
What is the role of histone acetyl transferases (HATs) in histone modification?
Add acetyl groups to lysine residues
Which modification allows promoter regions to be accessible for RNA polymerase?
Acetylation
How do histone deacetyl transferases (HDACs) contribute to gene regulation?
Remove acetyl groups from lysine residues
Which protein is recruited by methylation to further condense the chromatin?
Chromodomain proteins
In what way does acetylation influence histone-DNA interactions?
Reduces interactions
Which process is associated with euchromatin conformation?
Active transcription
How does phosphorylation contribute to chromatin structure?
Maintains open state of chromatin
Learn about the mechanisms of chromatin formation, including the roles of chromodomain and bromodomain proteins in regulating gene expression. Explore how histones, nucleosomes, DNA compaction, and various enzymes contribute to chromatin organization.
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