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Chapter 16, Problem 1U
In prokaryotes, control of gene expression usually occurs at the
a. splicing of pre-mRNA into mature mRNA.
b. initiation of translation.
c. initiation of transcription.
d. All of the choices are correct.
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In prokaryotes, control of gene expression usually occurs at the
a. splicing of pre-mRNA into mature mRNA.
b. initiation of translation.
c. initiation of transcription.
d. All of the choices are correct.
Arrange the statements in their proper order by writing the corresponding letter
(e.g. A) for each statement in the space provided below.
A. The single-stranded RNA would complement the target RNA.
B. Gene expression is inactivated once the mRNA is no longer accessible for
translation.
C. The risk-induced silencing complex which is composed of RNA and protein
subunits is formed.
D. Double-stranded, non-coding RNA is cleaved by Dicer.
E. The mRNA can be cleaved or remain bound by the RISC.
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Which of the following statements are true about eukaryotic mRNA?a. The sigma factor is essential for the correct initiationof transcription.b. Processing of the nascent mRNA may begin beforeits transcription is complete.c. Processing takes place in the cytoplasm.d. Termination is accomplished by the use of a hairpinloop or the use of the rho factor.e. Many RNAs can be transcribed simultaneously fromone DNA template
Chapter 16 Solutions
1 SEM ACC W/RAVEN CARDED
Ch. 16.1 - Prob. 1LOCh. 16.1 - Prob. 2LOCh. 16.1 - Prob. 3LOCh. 16.2 - Explain how proteins can interact with base-pairs...Ch. 16.2 - Prob. 2LOCh. 16.3 - Prob. 1LOCh. 16.3 - Prob. 2LOCh. 16.3 - Explain control of gene expression in the trp...Ch. 16.4 - Prob. 1LOCh. 16.4 - Prob. 2LO
Ch. 16.4 - Prob. 3LOCh. 16.5 - Describe at least two kinds of epigenetic mark.Ch. 16.5 - Explain the function of chromatin-remodeling...Ch. 16.6 - Prob. 1LOCh. 16.6 - Prob. 2LOCh. 16.7 - Prob. 1LOCh. 16.7 - Prob. 2LOCh. 16 - Prob. 1DACh. 16 - What advantage might a bacterium gain by linking...Ch. 16 - Prob. 2IQCh. 16 - Prob. 3IQCh. 16 - In prokaryotes, control of gene expression usually...Ch. 16 - Prob. 2UCh. 16 - Prob. 3UCh. 16 - The lac operon is controlled by two main proteins....Ch. 16 - In eukaryotes, binding of RNA polymerase to a...Ch. 16 - In eukaryotes, the regulation of gene expression...Ch. 16 - In the trp operon, the repressor binds to DNA a....Ch. 16 - Prob. 1ACh. 16 - Specific transcription factors in eukaryotes...Ch. 16 - Repression in the trp operon and induction in the...Ch. 16 - Regulation by small RNAs and alternative splicing...Ch. 16 - Eukaryotic mRNAs differ from prokaryotic mRNAs in...Ch. 16 - In the cell cycle, cyclin proteins are produced in...Ch. 16 - A mechanism of control in E. coli not discussed in...Ch. 16 - You have isolated a series of mutants affecting...Ch. 16 - Examples of positive and negative control of...Ch. 16 - What forms of eukaryotic control of gene...Ch. 16 - The number and type of proteins found in a cell...
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