Select the descriptions that are specific for a general transcription factor Select 2 correct answer(s) A) Can act to repress or activate a certain gene transcription B) Necessary for a basal level of transcription C) Regulates transcription of specific genes D) Activity sometimes modulated by other effector molecules E) Binds to a promoter sequence F) Act as cis-acting elements

Select the descriptions that are specific for a general transcription factor Select 2 correct answer(s) A) Can act to repress or activate a certain gene transcription B) Necessary for a basal level of transcription C) Regulates transcription of specific genes D) Activity sometimes modulated by other effector molecules E) Binds to a promoter sequence F) Act as cis-acting elements

Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter14: Gene Regulation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8TYU: Through alternative splicing, eukaryotes (a) reinforce gene inactivation (b) prevent transcription...

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