What is the function of protein kinase C (PKC) in gene regulation?
a. PKC triggers apoptosis in cells exhibiting malformed RNA molecules.
b. PKC binds to NF-?B, inhibiting it from entering the nucleus for RNA transcription.
c. PKC phosphorylates I?-B, preventing it from inhibiting RNA transcription.
d. PKC is the transcription factor that initiates RNA transcription in the nucleus.
c. PKC phosphorylates I?-B, preventing it from inhibiting RNA transcription.
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What type of computer based search methodology would most likely be used to identify a potential promoter for a gene in a nucleotide sequence?
A. Search-by-signal B. Search-by-content C. Search-by-identity D. Search-by-recognition
When scientists use a radioactive or fluorescent probe to label target DNA fragments and then transfer the hybridized fragments to a nylon membrane, what is this process called?
a. Southern blotting b. Northern blotting c. gel electrophoresis d. molecular cloning
Crossing-over occurs between
a) sister chromatids of the same chromosome b) chromatids of nonhomologus chromosomes c) non sister chromatids of a homologous pair d) Both b and c are correct
_____ is performed to detect genetic disorders and birth defects in a fetus
a. Carrier testing b. Prenatal testing c. Genetic screening d. Gene therapy e. Enzyme replacement therapy