Table of contents
- 1. Introduction to Genetics51m
- 2. Mendel's Laws of Inheritance3h 37m
- 3. Extensions to Mendelian Inheritance2h 41m
- 4. Genetic Mapping and Linkage2h 28m
- 5. Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses1h 21m
- 6. Chromosomal Variation1h 48m
- 7. DNA and Chromosome Structure56m
- 8. DNA Replication1h 10m
- 9. Mitosis and Meiosis1h 34m
- 10. Transcription1h 0m
- 11. Translation58m
- 12. Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes1h 19m
- 13. Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes44m
- 14. Genetic Control of Development44m
- 15. Genomes and Genomics1h 50m
- 16. Transposable Elements47m
- 17. Mutation, Repair, and Recombination1h 6m
- 18. Molecular Genetic Tools19m
- 19. Cancer Genetics29m
- 20. Quantitative Genetics1h 26m
- 21. Population Genetics50m
- 22. Evolutionary Genetics29m
13. Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes
Overview of Eukaryotic Gene Regulation
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Problem 1d
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Textbook QuestionDevoting a few sentences to each, describe the following structures or complexes and their effects on eukaryotic gene expression: enhancer
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Enhancers
Enhancers are regulatory DNA sequences that can significantly increase the transcription of specific genes. They are located far from the promoter regions of the genes they regulate and can function in an orientation-independent manner. Enhancers bind transcription factors, which then interact with the transcription machinery at the promoter, facilitating the recruitment of RNA polymerase and enhancing gene expression.
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Transcription Factors
Transcription factors are proteins that bind to specific DNA sequences, such as enhancers and promoters, to regulate gene expression. They can act as activators or repressors, influencing the rate of transcription by either promoting or inhibiting the assembly of the transcriptional machinery. The interaction between transcription factors and enhancers is crucial for the precise control of gene expression in response to various cellular signals.
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Eukaryotic Gene Expression Regulation
Eukaryotic gene expression regulation involves multiple layers of control, including chromatin remodeling, transcriptional regulation, and post-transcriptional modifications. Enhancers play a vital role in this process by allowing for spatial and temporal regulation of gene expression, enabling cells to respond to developmental cues and environmental changes. This complex regulation ensures that genes are expressed at the right time and in the right cell types.
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