24: Epigenetic Mechanisms Quizellenj2022-11-23T14:13:22-05:00 Please sign up for the course before taking this quiz. 1. MicroRNAs or miRNAs help to regulate gene expression by1 helping DNA polymerase to bind to DNA for gene transcription, therefore "upregulating" the gene. "cutting" up pieces of mRNA into little fragments so that they cannot be translated. binding to DNA polymerase and preventing it from binding to DNA strands, therefore "silencing" the gene. binding to mRNA that shouldn't be translated by a ribosome, therefore blocking the product of the gene. 2. The DNA in the nucleus contains every bit of information that any cell will ever need for the entire lifetime of the organism.1 True False 3. When a gene is being used and being transcribed, we say it is being _______________.1 expressed exposed modified silenced 4. What does methylation do to DNA?1 Destroys "junk" DNA. Keeps the DNA strands closed so they cannot be transcribed. Replicates it. Opens DNA strands to promote DNA transcription. 5. What is the “methyl” group?1 CH4 COOH CH3 CH3-R 6. How many histones come together to make the nucleosome?1 4 8 12 2 7. What do nucleosomes/histones help to do?1 Translate proteins. "Spell check" replicated DNA for errors. Replicate DNA. Keep DNA organized. 8. What does “epi-genetics” roughly mean?1 "within the genes" "outside of the genes" "without/no genes" "before genes" 9. The “switches” on nucleosomes (histone spools) can be activated by all of these molecules EXCEPT:1 Methyl (CH3) Acetyl (COCH3) DNA polymerase Phosphate (PO4) 10. Genes can be made up of many different DNA sections that are spread out and must be spliced together.1 True False 23: Mitosis (and DNA replication) Final Exam: lessons 1-24 Back to: 24: Epigenetic Mechanisms
