While DNA polymerase binds to a primer, RNA polymerase binds to a _____
#3
Enhancers serve as binding sites for _____ transcription factors (specific/general)
#4
_____ are stretches of DNA that increase gene expression by binding specific transcription factors
#5
Familial dysautonomia can be caused by a mutation at _____ sites for the IKAP gene
#6
Within an enhancer, there are domains known as _____, to which specific transcription factors bind
#7
Where does protein synthesis take place?
#8
ribosome
#9
Northern
#10
What occurs during the translation step of collagen synthesis?
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Epigenetic mechanisms Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: Where is most mRNA / tRNA synthesized?_____
Answer: Euchromatin (nucleus) (chromatin)
Flashcard 2: While DNA polymerase binds to a primer, RNA polymerase binds to a _____
Answer: promoter
Flashcard 3: Enhancers serve as binding sites for _____ transcription factors (specific/general)
Answer: specific
Flashcard 4: _____ are stretches of DNA that increase gene expression by binding specific transcription factors
Answer: Enhancers
Flashcard 5: Familial dysautonomia can be caused by a mutation at _____ sites for the IKAP gene
Answer: splice
Flashcard 6: Within an enhancer, there are domains known as _____, to which specific transcription factors bind
Answer: response elements (RE)
Flashcard 7: Where does protein synthesis take place?
Answer: RER
Flashcard 8: ribosome
Answer: protein synthesis
Extra: 50S and 30S subunits
Flashcard 9: Northern
Answer: RNA
Extra: complementary labeled RNA
Flashcard 10: What occurs during the translation step of collagen synthesis?
Answer: translation of preprocollagen α-chains
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