Gene Expression and Epigenetics

Question 1

CHANGES to the CHEMICAL GROUPS that associate with DNA that are transmitted to daughter cells after cell division.

Answer 1

Epigenetic Changes

Question 1

Two ALPHA (α) chains

Answer 1

141 amino acids - Encoded on chromosome 11

Question 2

Two BETA (β) chains

Answer 2

146 amino acids - Encoded on chromosome 16

Question 3

Two EPSILON (ε) + two ZETA (ζ)

Answer 3

Embryo

Question 4

Two GAMMA (γ) + two ALPHA (α)

Answer 4

Fetus

Question 5

Two BETA (β) + two ALPHA (α)

Answer 5

Adult

Question 6

The EXOCRINE part releases digestive enzymes into ducts while the ENDOCRINE part secretes polypeptide hormones directly into the bloodstream.

Answer 6

Dual Gland

Question 7

Much of the control of gene expression occurs in two general processes, ON/OFF SWITCH.

Answer 7

Chromatin Remodelling

Question 8

Much of the control of gene expression occurs in two general processes, DIMMER SWITCH.

Answer 8

MICRORNA’S

Question 9

Three MAJOR TYPES of SMALL MOLECULES bind to histones.

Answer 9

1. Acetyl group
2. Methyl groups
3. Phosphate groups

Question 10

RELATED TECHNOLOGY is called

Answer 10

RNA-interference