Explain the concept of combinatorial gene regulation in eukaryotes

What will be an ideal response?


Transcription of genes is activated by binding of transcription factors to promoters and other
regulatory sequences. Different genes require different combinations of these transcription factors for
their activation, and each transcription factor can activate multiple genes.

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Describe how tumor-suppressor genes keep cells in check

What will be an ideal response?

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a. simple columnar epithelium b. stratified cuboidal epithelium c. stratified columnar epithelium d. stratified squamous epithelium e. simple squamous epithelium

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Minerals required for bone formation include

A) zinc and potassium. B) calcium and sodium. C) calcium and phosphorus. D) calcium and zinc. E) iron and sodium.

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