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What is the primary role of transcription regulators A and B in the feed-forward loop?
What is the primary role of transcription regulators A and B in the feed-forward loop?
- To ensure equal transcription levels of all genes
- To repress the transcription of target gene Z
- To enhance the degradation of gene products
- To activate the transcription of target gene Z (correct)
What mechanism allows the cell to respond only to persistent input signals?
What mechanism allows the cell to respond only to persistent input signals?
- Positive feedback from gene Z
- Rapid activation of transcription by both A and B
- The accumulation of regulator B in response to sustained input (correct)
- Brief activation leading to fast degradation of Z
Why is negative feedback important in gene expression regulation?
Why is negative feedback important in gene expression regulation?
- It ensures that all genes are transcribed equally
- It prevents overactivation of gene expression during fluctuations (correct)
- It promotes continuous transcription activity
- It facilitates rapid changes in transcription levels
What happens when the input signal to transcription regulator A is brief?
What happens when the input signal to transcription regulator A is brief?
What is the significance of the feedback mechanism illustrated with A, B, and Z?
What is the significance of the feedback mechanism illustrated with A, B, and Z?
What occurs when the hormone is no longer present in relation to the glucocorticoid receptor?
What occurs when the hormone is no longer present in relation to the glucocorticoid receptor?
What is the role of Protein A in cell memory?
What is the role of Protein A in cell memory?
How do direct and indirect feedback loops contribute to cell memory?
How do direct and indirect feedback loops contribute to cell memory?
In transcription circuits, what do the arrows and lines with bars represent?
In transcription circuits, what do the arrows and lines with bars represent?
What is a primary result of the positive feedback loop involving Protein A?
What is a primary result of the positive feedback loop involving Protein A?
What is the primary function of the maintenance methyl transferase?
What is the primary function of the maintenance methyl transferase?
What happens to patterns of DNA methylation during vertebrate cell division?
What happens to patterns of DNA methylation during vertebrate cell division?
Which of the following contributes to stable gene repression?
Which of the following contributes to stable gene repression?
What role do histone reader and writer proteins play in gene expression?
What role do histone reader and writer proteins play in gene expression?
How does DNA methylation affect gene expression in vertebrates?
How does DNA methylation affect gene expression in vertebrates?
What effect can chromatin modifications have on DNA methylation patterns?
What effect can chromatin modifications have on DNA methylation patterns?
In what manner can chromatin modifications spread along a chromosome?
In what manner can chromatin modifications spread along a chromosome?
How does the transcription rate of vertebrate genes vary?
How does the transcription rate of vertebrate genes vary?
What is the primary role of transcription regulators in higher eukaryotic cells?
What is the primary role of transcription regulators in higher eukaryotic cells?
What aspect of gene regulation allows specialized animal cells to maintain their identity?
What aspect of gene regulation allows specialized animal cells to maintain their identity?
Feed-forward loops in gene circuits can perform what function?
Feed-forward loops in gene circuits can perform what function?
Which colors in the gene circuit figure represent genes coding for transcription regulators?
Which colors in the gene circuit figure represent genes coding for transcription regulators?
What do the lines ending in bars represent in the gene circuit illustration?
What do the lines ending in bars represent in the gene circuit illustration?
In the developing sea urchin embryo, which types of characteristics do specific genes produce?
In the developing sea urchin embryo, which types of characteristics do specific genes produce?
What is the role of the protein CTCF in the imprinting mechanism described?
What is the role of the protein CTCF in the imprinting mechanism described?
Why is the Igf2 gene expressed from the paternally inherited chromosome?
Why is the Igf2 gene expressed from the paternally inherited chromosome?
How do transcription regulators typically act in relation to gene expression?
How do transcription regulators typically act in relation to gene expression?
What major function do the gray genes depicted in the gene circuit serve?
What major function do the gray genes depicted in the gene circuit serve?
In the imprinting of the Kcnq1 gene, what prevents the synthesis of lncRNA on the maternally derived chromosome?
In the imprinting of the Kcnq1 gene, what prevents the synthesis of lncRNA on the maternally derived chromosome?
Which gene's expression is directly inhibited by the action of lncRNA on the paternal chromosome?
Which gene's expression is directly inhibited by the action of lncRNA on the paternal chromosome?
What type of RNA is specifically involved in the regulation of the Kcnq1 gene by inhibiting its expression?
What type of RNA is specifically involved in the regulation of the Kcnq1 gene by inhibiting its expression?
The mechanism that allows a gene from one parent to be expressed while silencing the same gene from the other parent is known as?
The mechanism that allows a gene from one parent to be expressed while silencing the same gene from the other parent is known as?
What is the consequence of the methylation on the insulator located on the paternal chromosome concerning the Igf2 gene?
What is the consequence of the methylation on the insulator located on the paternal chromosome concerning the Igf2 gene?
What occurs in females regarding X-chromosome inactivation?
What occurs in females regarding X-chromosome inactivation?
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Study Notes
Hormonal Regulation and Gene Expression
- Glucocorticoid receptor dissociates from DNA when hormone levels drop, returning gene expression to baseline.
- Positive feedback loops in differentiated cells reinforce cell identity, involving master transcription regulators like Protein A.
Feedback Loops in Cell Memory
- Positive feedback maintains stable memory, while negative feedback serves to regulate and stabilize gene expression.
- Transcription circuits enable cells to perform logical operations through various feedback mechanisms.
Persistence of Input Signals
- Cells can differentiate between transient and persistent signals, responding only to consistent levels, enhancing noise discrimination.
- Transcription regulators require prolonged signals to activate target genes, allowing for stable gene transcription.
Complexity of Gene Circuits
- In developing sea urchin embryos, diverse transcription regulators and proteins determine specialized cell characteristics.
- Gene circuits are intricate and utilize regulatory interactions to specify cell fate during development.
Gene Regulation Stability and Inheritance
- Stable regulatory mechanisms are essential for maintaining cell identity after divisions, with importance placed on heritability.
- Maintenance methyl transferase plays a role in preserving DNA methylation patterns across cell generations.
Role of DNA Methylation
- DNA methylation contributes to the repression of unexpressed genes, reducing their leakiness.
- Histone modification and DNA methylation work in tandem during chromosome replication to ensure inherited gene regulatory patterns.
Mechanism of Imprinting
- Imprinting involves differing expression of genes based on parental origin, with specific proteins blocking or enabling regulatory sequences.
- Methylation plays a crucial role in imprinting by inhibiting or enabling transcription based on the inherited chromosome.
X-Chromosome Inactivation in Females
- In female mammals, one of the two X chromosomes undergoes random inactivation, ensuring dosage compensation for gene expression between genders.
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