Are enhancers/silencers close or far from the gene it regulates?_____
#3
Zinc is a mineral that is important in the formation of _____ (transcription factor motif)
#4
While DNA polymerase binds to a primer, RNA polymerase binds to a _____
#5
Enhancers serve as binding sites for _____ transcription factors (specific/general)
#6
Promoters serve as binding sites for _____ transcription factors (general/specific)
#7
_____ are stretches of DNA that increase gene expression by binding specific transcription factors
#8
Within an enhancer, there are domains known as _____, to which specific transcription factors bind
#9
Where does protein synthesis take place?
#10
ribosome
Promoters and transcription factors US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Promoters and transcription factors Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: A Northern blot is useful for studying gene _____
Answer: expression
Flashcard 2: Are enhancers/silencers close or far from the gene it regulates?_____
Answer: May be close to, far from, or within the gene (in an intron)
Flashcard 3: Zinc is a mineral that is important in the formation of _____ (transcription factor motif)
Answer: zinc fingers
Flashcard 4: While DNA polymerase binds to a primer, RNA polymerase binds to a _____
Answer: promoter
Flashcard 5: Enhancers serve as binding sites for _____ transcription factors (specific/general)
Answer: specific
Flashcard 6: Promoters serve as binding sites for _____ transcription factors (general/specific)
Answer: general
Flashcard 7: _____ are stretches of DNA that increase gene expression by binding specific transcription factors
Answer: Enhancers
Flashcard 8: Within an enhancer, there are domains known as _____, to which specific transcription factors bind
Answer: response elements (RE)
Flashcard 9: Where does protein synthesis take place?
Answer: RER
Flashcard 10: ribosome
Answer: protein synthesis
Extra: 50S and 30S subunits
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