A bidirectional enhancer has the following sequence: 5′–GTCA–3′ 3′–CAGT–5′ Which of the following sequences would also be a functional enhancer? a. 5′–ACTG–3′ 3′–TGAC–5′ b. 5′–TGAC–3′ 3′–ACTG–5′ c. 3′–GTCA–5′ 5′–CAGT–3′ d. 3′–TGAC–5′ 5′–ACTG–3′

A bidirectional enhancer has the following sequence: 5′–GTCA–3′ 3′–CAGT–5′ Which of the following sequences would also be a functional enhancer? a. 5′–ACTG–3′ 3′–TGAC–5′ b. 5′–TGAC–3′ 3′–ACTG–5′ c. 3′–GTCA–5′ 5′–CAGT–3′ d. 3′–TGAC–5′ 5′–ACTG–3′

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

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Chapter10: Control Of Gene Expression

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Problem 2SA: Binding of _______ to _______ in DNA can increase the rate of transcription of specific genes. a....

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