Gene Regulation Eukaryotes Flashcards

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Methylation of DNA and Histones

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Nucleosomes pack tightly together so transcription factors cannot bind the DNA and genes are not expressed

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Acetylation of DNA and Histones

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Causes loose packing of Histones allowing transcription factors to bind to the DNA and genes are expressed.

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