Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the typical regulatory unit in prokaryotic gene expression?
What is the typical regulatory unit in prokaryotic gene expression?
- A gene family
- A DNA polymerase
- A chromosome
- An operon (correct)
Why is eukaryotic gene regulation more complex compared to prokaryotic regulation?
Why is eukaryotic gene regulation more complex compared to prokaryotic regulation?
- Eukaryotes have a more complex cell structure
- Eukaryotes have a nucleus, which separates transcription and translation (correct)
- Eukaryotes have a faster rate of gene expression
- Eukaryotes have a smaller genome size
What is the primary difference between short-term and long-term eukaryotic gene regulation?
What is the primary difference between short-term and long-term eukaryotic gene regulation?
- The number of genes involved
- The response to environmental stimuli
- The type of genes regulated
- The duration of gene expression (correct)
What is a characteristic of prokaryotic gene expression that is not seen in eukaryotic gene expression?
What is a characteristic of prokaryotic gene expression that is not seen in eukaryotic gene expression?
What is the term for the collection of controlling sites adjacent to polycistronic protein-coding sequences?
What is the term for the collection of controlling sites adjacent to polycistronic protein-coding sequences?
What is the primary function of operons in prokaryotic gene expression?
What is the primary function of operons in prokaryotic gene expression?
What is a key feature of eukaryotic gene regulation that is not characteristic of prokaryotic gene regulation?
What is a key feature of eukaryotic gene regulation that is not characteristic of prokaryotic gene regulation?
What is the purpose of short-term eukaryotic gene regulation?
What is the purpose of short-term eukaryotic gene regulation?
How do eukaryotic genes differ from prokaryotic genes in terms of their regulation?
How do eukaryotic genes differ from prokaryotic genes in terms of their regulation?
What is the significance of the nucleus in eukaryotic gene regulation?
What is the significance of the nucleus in eukaryotic gene regulation?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
