Topic 5: Gene Regulation

Question 1

qPCR vs. RNA-Sequence

Answer 1

qPCR:
* One or smaller gene: Cheaper and faster
* Easier
RNA-seq:
* See lots of genes or have no idea what you’re looking for
* Harder
* Let’s you discover new things

Question 1

Chromatic Structure

Answer 1

Loosely Packed:
* Genes are expressed
Transcription machinery can access DNA
Tightly Packed:
* Genes are not expressed Physical barrier to transcription