T.13 Localización especial de los genes: territorios cromosómicos (CT)

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¿Cuál es el papel principal de los territorios cromosómicos en la expresión génica?

Modificar la estructura de la cromatina

Regular la transcripción génica directamente

Regula la expresión génica a través de la metilación del ADN

Influenciar la expresión génica a través de la localización de los genes (correct)

¿Qué es cierto sobre la organización nuclear?

Los dominios de cromatina son regiones de cromatina cerrada

La organización nuclear influye en la localización de los genes (correct)

El núcleolo es el sitio de síntesis de proteínas

La lámina nuclear es un sitio de síntesis de ribosomas

¿Cuál es el efecto de la metilación del ADN en la expresión génica?

Influencia la localización de los genes en el núcleo

No tiene un efecto en la expresión génica

Represión de la expresión génica (correct)

Activación de la expresión génica

¿Qué técnica se utiliza para estudiar la arquitectura genómica?

Hi-C y ChIA-PET Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuál es la función de los dominios de cromatina?

Son regiones de cromatina abierta o cerrada Signup and view all the answers

¿Qué es la arquitectura genómica?

La organización tridimensional del genoma en el núcleo Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuál es el efecto de la localización de los genes en la expresión génica?

Influye en la expresión génica al facilitar la interacción con elementos reguladores Signup and view all the answers

¿Qué es el papel de las modificaciones epigenéticas en la expresión génica?

Influenciar la expresión génica al modificar la cromatina Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuál es el papel de los territorios cromosómicos en la organización nuclear?

Influenciar la localización de los genes en el núcleo Signup and view all the answers

¿Qué es el núcleolo?

El sitio de síntesis de ribosomas Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the polymerase movement?

To clean the path of nucleosomes Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of RNAs in humans are non-coding?

85% Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate number of genes in humans?

20,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a gene according to Mendel?

A unit of heredity Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason why humans have relatively few genes compared to other organisms?

Because humans have a more complex genome Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the concept of a gene in procariotes and eukaryotes?

Procariotes have a simpler concept of a gene, whereas eukaryotes have a more complex concept Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason why ncRNAs were initially considered 'noise'?

Because they have a low level of transcription Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the 161,000 RNAs detected in humans?

To regulate gene expression Signup and view all the answers

Why is it difficult to define a gene in eukaryotes?

Because genes can code for multiple proteins Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the number of genes and the complexity of an organism?

More complex organisms have fewer genes Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Gene Localization

Chromosomal Territories

Refers to the specific region of the nucleus where a chromosome or a gene is located
Chromosomes occupy specific territories in the nucleus, which can influence gene expression
Chromosomal territories are dynamic and can change during the cell cycle and development

Gene Expression Regulation

Gene localization plays a crucial role in regulating gene expression
Genes located in close proximity to each other can be co-regulated
Genes in close proximity to regulatory elements (e.g. enhancers) can be activated or repressed
Gene localization can influence the formation of chromatin loops and the interaction between genes and regulatory elements

Nuclear Organization

The nucleus is organized into distinct regions, including:
- Nucleolus: site of ribosome synthesis
- Nuclear lamina: a protein meshwork at the nuclear periphery
- Chromatin domains: regions of open or closed chromatin
Gene localization is influenced by nuclear organization
Genes can be sequestered in specific nuclear regions to regulate their expression

Epigenetic Modifications

Epigenetic modifications, such as DNA methylation and histone modifications, can influence gene localization
Epigenetic marks can recruit chromatin remodeling complexes and alter chromatin structure
Epigenetic modifications can influence the interaction between genes and regulatory elements
Epigenetic modifications can be inherited through cell division, allowing for the transmission of gene expression patterns

Genomic Architecture

Refers to the 3D organization of the genome in the nucleus
Genomic architecture influences gene localization and expression
Genomic architecture can be influenced by:
- Chromatin looping and folding
- Chromatin domains and compartments
- Nuclear organization and chromosomal territories
Genomic architecture can be studied using techniques such as Hi-C and ChIA-PET

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Learn about the importance of gene localization in regulating gene expression, including chromosomal territories, nuclear organization, epigenetic modifications, and genomic architecture.