Exploring Gene Regulation and RNA Splicing in Developmental Biology

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Which level of gene regulation involves the production of different forms of RNA from a single gene?

Selective nuclear RNA processing

What is the function of the Dscam gene in Drosophila?

Prevents dendrite adherence

How many different types of proteins can the Dscam gene of Drosophila produce through alternative RNA splicing?

38,016

Which proteins are expressed in the isolated populations of mushroom body neurons in the midpupal brains of the fly?

Dscam and Fasciclin II Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Myostatin protein?

Inhibits apoptosis Signup and view all the answers

What are the four levels of gene regulation?

Differential gene transcription, Selective nuclear RNA processing, Selective messenger RNA translation, Differential protein modification Signup and view all the answers

What is alternative RNA splicing?

Alternative RNA splicing is a process in which different exons of a gene are joined together in different combinations, resulting in the production of multiple mRNA isoforms from a single gene. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of alternative RNA splicing?

Some examples of alternative RNA splicing include the inhibition or induction of apoptosis, and the production of 38,016 different types of proteins by the Dscam gene in Drosophila. Signup and view all the answers