Gene Regulation Pt. IV Flashcards
Why did epigenetic get selected for?
Because epigenetic information tells the child to grow large (in feast condition) or small (famine).
What is Epigenetics?

Phenotype and the Environment

Explain the Method and Result of Conrad Waddington’s Experiments

What Question gives rise to the possibility of Epigenetics?

Explain Conrad Waddington’s Model



How does Methylation Work?

Transcriptional Epigenetic Control

Roles of DNA Methylation

How is methylation regulated after Mitotic DNA replication?

What happens to DNA after Meiotic DNA Replication?

Establishment of DNA Methylation Pattern

Epigenetic Regulation of Histone Proteins

Chemical Modification of Histones

Role of Histone Acetylation

Roles of Histone Deacetylation

Histone Phosphorylation

Epigenetic Control of Gene Transcription

Genomic Imprinting

Disease?


Cause and Symptoms of Prader Willi

What disease?


Anglemen’s Syndrome Causes and Symptoms

Angleman’s vs. Prader-Willi’s Syndrome

Imprinted Traits Depend on?

Simplest Case Scenario for Pedigree Analysis





Summary of Key Points
