Exam 37: Gene Expression in Eukaryotes

Choose the correct answer from the list below. Not all of the answers will be used. -The molecule ______________ shuttles acetyl groups into the nucleus for use by histone-modifying enzymes .

________________ genes are continuously expressed rather than regulated.

The carboxyl-terminal domain of RNA polymerase II is phosphorylated on ________________ residues.

What do many DNA binding proteins contain that is involved in chromatin remodeling?

Why are steroid hormone receptors excellent drug therapy targets?

The nuclear membrane is important in gene expression because it separates the process of ________________ from that of ________________.

Choose the correct answer from the list below. Not all of the answers will be used. -Proteins that act in a coordinated manner with hormone receptors to mediate gene expression are called ______________.

The interaction of many different protein factors to stimulate or repress transcription is called:

Which two characteristic differentiate promoters from enhancers?

How does binding of thyroid hormone to its nuclear hormone receptor promote transcription?

RNA polymerase I is located in the ________________.

What are the three most common cis-acting elements for genes transcribed by RNA polymerase II?

Briefly describe the path of a steroid hormone in gene regulation.

Why are steroid hormone receptors excellent drug therapy targets?

Choose the correct answer from the list below. Not all of the answers will be used. -The enzyme that removes the acetyl group for a lysine of a histone is called ______________.

Differential gene expression is caused by:

A molecule that binds to a nuclear hormone receptor but does not trigger a response is called a(n) ________________.

Choose the correct answer from the list below. Not all of the answers will be used. -In eukaryotes, transcription is initiated by the binding of the transcription factor to the ______________.

How do coactivators mediate expression?

The repeating unit formed by the DNA wrapping around the histone core is called a(n) ________________.