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What is the term used to describe the differences between cell types in terms of gene expression?
What is the term used to describe the differences between cell types in terms of gene expression?
- Histone acetylation
- Differential gene expression (correct)
- DNA methylation
- Chromatin structure
Which process involves adding acetyl groups to histones, leading to loosening of DNA and promoting transcription?
Which process involves adding acetyl groups to histones, leading to loosening of DNA and promoting transcription?
- DNA methylation
- Relaxed chromatin
- HAT Ac (correct)
- Closed chromatin
What effect does DNA methylation have on gene expression?
What effect does DNA methylation have on gene expression?
- Activates gene expression
- Inhibits chromatin condensation
- Represses gene expression (correct)
- Promotes histone acetylation
Which of the following is true regarding tightly wound DNA and transcription?
Which of the following is true regarding tightly wound DNA and transcription?
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What is the primary function of epigenetic factors like methyl groups in gene expression regulation?
What is the primary function of epigenetic factors like methyl groups in gene expression regulation?
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