BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
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The change in the external and internal environment of a cell, allows the cell to respond. It is critical for life to respond to the change. The response of a cell changes the time and rate of gene expression.
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Proteins that influence RNA synthesis by binding directly to DNA are called_____ . a. promoters c. operators b. transcription factors d. enhancers
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BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
Ch. 10 - Gene expression does not vary by ________. a. cell...Ch. 10 - Binding of _______ to _______ in DNA can increase...Ch. 10 - Prob. 3SACh. 10 - Mechanisms that govern gene expression do not...Ch. 10 - Muscle cells differ from bone cells because they...Ch. 10 - Prob. 6SACh. 10 - Prob. 7SACh. 10 - Prob. 8SACh. 10 - Which of the following includes all of the others?...Ch. 10 - Prob. 10SA
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- Which statement regarding UTRs is TRUE? a) Transcription begins at the start of the 5' UTR b) Translation begins at the start of the 5' UTR c) The 5' and 3' UTRs are spliced from the mRNA transcript d) The translation stop codon is found downstream of the 3' UTRarrow_forwardWhich of the following statements about gene regulation is false? a. An operon contains DNA sequences that regulates its own expression. b. The operator region can only be bound by an activator protein. c. Transcription factors can affect the binding of RNA polymerase to the promoter. d. A repressor is a transcription factor that hinders gene transcription.arrow_forwardWhen would a ribosome bind to a promoter sequence? A) It wouldn't. A promoter is a DNA sequence, and ribosomes don't bind to DNA. B) When the ribosome needs to transcribe the gene that that promoter controls. C) When the ribosome is translating the DNA sequence of a gene. D) When there is a start codon (AUG) in the promoter sequence. .arrow_forward
- What strategy does a genetically encoded calcium indicator look like to allow fluorescence imaging of only one cell type in an acute slice of the brain? A.The use of fluorescent protein expression inhibitors in other cells B.The injection of a recombinant virus causing the death of other cells C.The use of a promoter specific to these cells D.Activation of membrane receptors specific to these cellsarrow_forwardMuscle cells differ from nerve cells mainly because they(A) express different genes.(B) contain different genes.(C) use different genetic codes.(D) have unique ribosomes.arrow_forwardWhich of the following is an example of a transcription factor? A) gene B) a repressor C) a ribosome D) an intronarrow_forward
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