Unit 2 Flashcards
What is the purpose for a promoter?
Sequence for the binding of RNA polymerase
What are sites for binding of gene regulatory proteins
Regulatory DNA sequences
_______ __________ proteins bind to the regulatory DNA sequences and used to turn Genes on and off
Gene regulatory proteins
A bacterial operon contains what 3 components?
Promoter
Operator
Structural gene
What are the functions of the operator?
Regulatory DNA sequence that can serve either as a repressor or activator
______ _______ turns genes off when bound to a specific protein
Repressor operators
_____ ________ turned genes on when bound to specific protein
Activator operators
Operators can also be _____ _____ which code for mRNA
Structural genes
Transcriptional control in bacteria can use a repressor operator. What is an example?
Tryptophan operon
What does the Lac operon use to control transciption in bacteria?
Uses both activator CAP and a repressor operator
What is the function of the lac operon?
Makes enzymes to break down lactose
When glucose is present, the lac operon is _____
Inactive
The operon is off
If have glucose is present but no lactose then what is bound? Is the operon on or off?
Repressor
Operon is off
When there is not glucose and no lactose what is bound to the operon? Is the operon on or off?
CAP and repressor bound but operon is still off
When lactose is present but not glucose what is bound to the lac operon? Is the operon on or off at this point?
CAP bound
Operon turned on
What is located upstream from the structural gene and contains a TATA box in eukaryotes?
Promoter
_______ are regulatory DNA sequences that are used instead of operons in eukaryotes
Enhancers
How many structural genes are there per promoter?
One structural gene
Explain the initiation of transciption?
General transcription factors assemble with RNA polymerase at the TATA box and specific transcription factors bind to enhancers
Eukaryotic genes are regulated by _________
A combination of proteins
what coordinates expression of many different genes?
Single gene regulatory protein
Through cell differentiation we get a
Combination of regulatory proteins
What are the functions of membranes?
Lipid bilayer of molecules
Transport barrier
Contains transport channels
Flexible, expandable, repairable
Membranes function to
Receive _______
______ and ______ molecules
Capacity for _______ and _______
Receive information
Import and export of molecules
Capacity for movement and expansion