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Molecular Basis of Genetic Disorders Quiz

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What is the definition of a chromatin interaction?

Two regions of the genome that are far apart in terms of genomic distance, and are spatially distant in the 3-dimensional cellular nucleus

Two regions of the genome that are far apart in terms of genomic distance, but are spatially proximate to each other in the 3-dimensional cellular nucleus (correct)

Two regions of the genome that are close together in terms of genomic distance, and are also spatially proximate to each other in the 3-dimensional cellular nucleus

Two regions of the genome that are close together in terms of genomic distance, but are spatially distant in the 3-dimensional cellular nucleus

What type of changes in DNA sequence motifs involve micro RNAs, Linc RNAs, RNA editing, and RNA methylation?

Changes in enhancer or repressor sites

Changes in protein modification sites

Changes in RNA sequence motifs (correct)

Changes in transcription factor binding sites

Which transcription factor family is mentioned in the text?

CCAAT-binding Transcription Factor (CBF)

CCAAT-disrupting Transcription Factor (CDTF)

CCAAT-enhancer-binding Proteins (C/EBPs)

Nuclear Factor I-CCAAT-binding Transcription Factor (NFI-CTF) (correct)

What is the topic of the lecture by Dr. Helen Knight in February 2020?

Molecular Basis of Genetic Disorders Signup and view all the answers

What action is requested in the 'Objectives' section?

Put in 'SOD1' (human, 2009, hg 19) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT listed as a risk factor for breast cancer in the text?

Family history of lung cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is the most prevalent cancer in the world according to the text?

Breast cancer Signup and view all the answers

Which region has the highest rates of breast cancer according to the text?

Australia & New Zealand Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the lecture by Dr. Ho Wan Yong?

Therapy targeted to BRCA related tumors Signup and view all the answers

What is the strongest risk factor for breast cancer?

Family history of breast cancer Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chromatin Interactions and Cancer

A chromatin interaction is defined as a physical contact between two or more distant regions in the genome.

Epigenetic Modifications

Changes in DNA sequence motifs involving microRNAs, Linc RNAs, RNA editing, and RNA methylation can affect gene expression.

Transcription Factor Family

The E2F transcription factor family is mentioned in the text.

Lecture Topics

Dr. Helen Knight's lecture in February 2020 focuses on breast cancer.
Dr. Ho Wan Yong's lecture focuses on the genetic and epigenetic landscape of breast cancer.

Objectives and Risk Factors

The 'Objectives' section requests an understanding of the genetic and epigenetic changes in breast cancer.
Not listed as a risk factor for breast cancer is [factor not specified in the text].
The strongest risk factor for breast cancer is [factor not specified in the text, but mentioned in the original text].

Global Cancer Statistics

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the world.
The region with the highest rates of breast cancer is [region not specified in the text, but mentioned in the original text].

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Test your knowledge of the molecular basis of genetic disorders with this quiz. Explore topics such as mutations, functional genomics, genome browsers, changes in DNA and RNA sequences, protein modification sites, and more.