Genetics: Analysis and Principles
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Chapter 16, Problem 15CONQ
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Whether paramutation is a cis-epigenetic or a trans-epigenetic mechanism.
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Paramutation is an interaction between two alleles of a gene where, one allele can alter the expression of the other without changing its DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) sequence. The allele that alters the expression is termed as the paramutagenic allele while, the gene whose expression is altered is called the paramutable allele. Paramutations are also inheritable like genetic mutations.
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Chapter 16 Solutions
Genetics: Analysis and Principles
Ch. 16.1 - Which of the following are examples of molecular...Ch. 16.1 - 2. An epigenetic modification to a specific gene...Ch. 16.1 - Prob. 3COMQCh. 16.1 - Epigenetic changes may a. be programmed during...Ch. 16.2 - 1. For the Igf2 gene, where do de novo methylation...Ch. 16.2 - 2. For XCI to occur, where are the Xist and Tsix...Ch. 16.2 - 3. Which of the following possibilities could...Ch. 16.3 - 1. Which of the following statements about...Ch. 16.3 - The effects of paramutation may vary with regard...Ch. 16.4 - 1. When mice carrying theallele exhibit a darker...
Ch. 16.4 - 2. If the VIN3 gene had a loss-of-function...Ch. 16.5 - Prob. 1COMQCh. 16.5 - Prob. 2COMQCh. 16 - Prob. 1CONQCh. 16 - List and briefly describe five types of molecular...Ch. 16 - Prob. 3CONQCh. 16 - What is the key difference between cis and...Ch. 16 - Prob. 5CONQCh. 16 - Prob. 6CONQCh. 16 - 7. Outline the molecular steps in the process of...Ch. 16 - Prob. 8CONQCh. 16 - 9. In general, explain how epigenetic...Ch. 16 - 10. What are the contrasting roles of trithorax...Ch. 16 - Describe the molecular steps by which polycomb...Ch. 16 - Prob. 12CONQCh. 16 - Using coat color in mice and the development of...Ch. 16 - How can environmental agents that do not cause...Ch. 16 - Prob. 15CONQCh. 16 - Prob. 16CONQCh. 16 - Explain how the VIN3/PRC2 complex specifically...Ch. 16 - Prob. 1EQCh. 16 - In the experiments described in Figure 16.8,...Ch. 16 - Prob. 3EQCh. 16 - A research study indicated that an agent in...Ch. 16 - Lets suppose you were interested in developing...Ch. 16 - Prob. 6EQCh. 16 - Prob. 7EQCh. 16 - 2. Discuss the similarities and differences of...
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