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What is the primary level of regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes?
What is the primary level of regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes?
What is the function of repressors in transcriptional regulation?
What is the function of repressors in transcriptional regulation?
What is the term for the removal of introns and joining of exons in mRNA?
What is the term for the removal of introns and joining of exons in mRNA?
What is the term for the regulation of gene expression through chemical modifications to DNA or histone proteins?
What is the term for the regulation of gene expression through chemical modifications to DNA or histone proteins?
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What is the term for the addition of a 7-methylguanosine cap to the 5' end of mRNA?
What is the term for the addition of a 7-methylguanosine cap to the 5' end of mRNA?
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What is the term for the regulation of gene expression at the level of mRNA translation into protein?
What is the term for the regulation of gene expression at the level of mRNA translation into protein?
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What is the direct consequence of rapid transcription on splicing efficiency?
What is the direct consequence of rapid transcription on splicing efficiency?
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How does the organization of chromatin influence gene expression?
How does the organization of chromatin influence gene expression?
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What is the estimated number of proteins synthesized from the 20,000 human mRNAs?
What is the estimated number of proteins synthesized from the 20,000 human mRNAs?
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What is the mechanism that allows for the coordinated regulation of genes in eukaryotes?
What is the mechanism that allows for the coordinated regulation of genes in eukaryotes?
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What is the purpose of topologically associated domains (TADs) in gene regulation?
What is the purpose of topologically associated domains (TADs) in gene regulation?
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How do transcription factories contribute to the regulation of gene expression?
How do transcription factories contribute to the regulation of gene expression?
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What is the result of alternative splicing in eukaryotes?
What is the result of alternative splicing in eukaryotes?
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What is the consequence of rapid transcription on post-transcriptional modification?
What is the consequence of rapid transcription on post-transcriptional modification?
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What is the reason for the difference in time taken for transcription of a 100 megabase gene in humans and yeast?
What is the reason for the difference in time taken for transcription of a 100 megabase gene in humans and yeast?
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What is the primary rate-limiting step in the expression of a 100 megabase gene?
What is the primary rate-limiting step in the expression of a 100 megabase gene?
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What is the function of the CTD modification in the regulation of gene expression?
What is the function of the CTD modification in the regulation of gene expression?
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What is the term for the combination of RNA and proteins that are added to the RNA molecule during processing?
What is the term for the combination of RNA and proteins that are added to the RNA molecule during processing?
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What is the term for the modifications made to the RNA molecule after transcription, including splicing and addition of proteins?
What is the term for the modifications made to the RNA molecule after transcription, including splicing and addition of proteins?
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What is the term for the phenomenon where the mRNA molecule is marked with information that determines its stability and translation in the cytoplasm?
What is the term for the phenomenon where the mRNA molecule is marked with information that determines its stability and translation in the cytoplasm?
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What is the benefit of the simultaneous occurrence of translation and transcription in procaryotes?
What is the benefit of the simultaneous occurrence of translation and transcription in procaryotes?
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What is the consequence of the interaction between ribosomes and RNA polymerase in procaryotes?
What is the consequence of the interaction between ribosomes and RNA polymerase in procaryotes?
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What is the difference between the coupling of transcription and translation in procaryotes and eucaryotes?
What is the difference between the coupling of transcription and translation in procaryotes and eucaryotes?
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What is the rate of elongation of transcription in eucaryotes?
What is the rate of elongation of transcription in eucaryotes?
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What is the term for the coupling of two stages of gene regulation?
What is the term for the coupling of two stages of gene regulation?
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What is the consequence of the coupling of two stages of gene regulation?
What is the consequence of the coupling of two stages of gene regulation?
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Study Notes
Gene Regulation
Transcriptional Regulation
- Refers to the regulation of gene expression at the transcription level
- Involves the control of transcription factor binding to specific DNA sequences
- Transcription factors can either stimulate (activators) or inhibit (repressors) gene transcription
- Examples of transcriptional regulation:
- Lac operon in E. coli: a repressor protein binds to the operator sequence, preventing transcription of the lac genes
- Inducible genes: transcription is induced in response to specific signals or stimuli
Translational Regulation
- Refers to the regulation of gene expression at the translation level
- Involves the control of mRNA translation into protein
- Mechanisms of translational regulation:
- mRNA stability and degradation
- Initiation of translation
- Elongation of translation
- MicroRNA-mediated regulation
Post-transcriptional Modification
- Refers to the chemical modifications made to mRNA after transcription
- Examples of post-transcriptional modifications:
- Capping: the addition of a 7-methylguanosine cap to the 5' end of mRNA
- Polyadenylation: the addition of a poly(A) tail to the 3' end of mRNA
- Splicing: the removal of introns and joining of exons
- Editing: the alteration of individual nucleotides in mRNA
Gene Expression in Prokaryotes
- Prokaryotes lack a true nucleus, and gene expression is primarily regulated at the transcriptional level
- Mechanisms of gene expression in prokaryotes:
- Operons: a group of genes that are transcribed together and regulated by a single promoter
- Repressors: proteins that bind to the operator sequence, preventing transcription
- Inducers: molecules that bind to repressors, allowing transcription to occur
Epigenetic Regulation
- Refers to the regulation of gene expression through chemical modifications to DNA or histone proteins
- Epigenetic modifications can be inherited through cell division
- Examples of epigenetic regulation:
- DNA methylation: the addition of a methyl group to cytosine residues in DNA
- Histone modification: the addition of various chemical groups to histone proteins
- Chromatin remodeling: the reorganization of chromatin structure to allow or block transcription
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Test your understanding of gene regulation, including transcriptional regulation, translational regulation, post-transcriptional modification, gene expression in prokaryotes, and epigenetic regulation. Learn about the mechanisms that control gene expression and how they impact cellular processes.
