Describe the function and general natures of promoters in eukaryotes. Include the three different parts of the promoter and their positions from the 5' end of a eukaryotic gene
What will be an ideal response?
Promoter regions are necessary for the initiation of transcription. Promoters that interact with RNA polymerase II are usually located within 100 bp upstream of a gene and usually contain a TATA box (-25 to -30 ) and a CAAT box (-70 to -80).
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A. Gametes B. Heart cells C. Body cells D. Nerve cells
The female fetal pig is similar to the male fetal pig in that its body
(a) has separate openings for the urinary system and the reproductive system. (b) has a common opening for the urinary system and the reproductive system. (c) has an opening for the urinary system but none for the reproductive system. (d) has an opening for the reproductive system but none for the excretory system.
What is the response of a cell surface receptor to the binding of a signal molecule?
a. The cell surface receptor denatures. b. The signal is transduced through the plasma membrane into the cell. c. The receptor relays a signal to another location of the cell surface. d. The cell surface receptor flips through the membrane to the inside of the cell. e. Polarization of the cell surface changes.
Leaf ____ in autumn is an adaptation for flowering plants to survive harsh winters in temperate climates
a. photosynthesis b. desiccation c. abscission d. production e. growth