Explain the apparent paradox that both hypermethylation and hypomethylation of DNA are often found in the same cancer cell.
Table of contents
- 1. Introduction to Genetics51m
- 2. Mendel's Laws of Inheritance3h 37m
- 3. Extensions to Mendelian Inheritance2h 41m
- 4. Genetic Mapping and Linkage2h 28m
- 5. Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses1h 21m
- 6. Chromosomal Variation1h 48m
- 7. DNA and Chromosome Structure56m
- 8. DNA Replication1h 10m
- 9. Mitosis and Meiosis1h 34m
- 10. Transcription1h 0m
- 11. Translation58m
- 12. Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes1h 19m
- 13. Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes44m
- 14. Genetic Control of Development44m
- 15. Genomes and Genomics1h 50m
- 16. Transposable Elements47m
- 17. Mutation, Repair, and Recombination1h 6m
- 18. Molecular Genetic Tools19m
- 19. Cancer Genetics29m
- 20. Quantitative Genetics1h 26m
- 21. Population Genetics50m
- 22. Evolutionary Genetics29m
19. Cancer Genetics
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Which of the following are enzymes are responsible for controlling the cell cycle?
A
G1 cylases
B
Cyclin-dependent kinases
C
Bypass polymerases
D
Ligases

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Understand the role of enzymes in the cell cycle: Enzymes are crucial for regulating the progression of the cell cycle, ensuring that cells divide correctly and at the appropriate time.
Identify the key enzymes involved: Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) are the primary enzymes responsible for controlling the cell cycle. They work by phosphorylating specific target proteins, which leads to the progression of the cell cycle through its various phases.
Learn about cyclins: Cyclins are proteins that bind to CDKs, activating them. The concentration of cyclins varies throughout the cell cycle, which helps regulate the activity of CDKs.
Differentiate between the options: G1 cyclases, bypass polymerases, and ligases are not directly responsible for controlling the cell cycle. G1 cyclases are not a recognized term in cell cycle regulation, bypass polymerases are involved in DNA replication and repair, and ligases are enzymes that join DNA strands together.
Conclude with the correct answer: Cyclin-dependent kinases are the enzymes responsible for controlling the cell cycle, as they are activated by cyclins and regulate the progression through different phases of the cell cycle.
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