10. Transcription
Overview of Transcription
10. Transcription
Overview of Transcription
Practice this topic
- Multiple Choice
Transcription is the process of which of the following?
- Multiple Choice
Only one strand of DNA is used during transcription of a gene.
- Multiple Choice
If a DNA sequence is upstream of where the gene is, where is these sequence?
- Open Question
Based on discussion in this chapter, Why are genes for rRNA and tRNA considered to be genes even though they do not produce polypeptides?
- Open Question
Based on discussion in this chapter, What is a gene?
- Open Question
In one to two sentences each, describe the three processes that commonly modify eukaryotic pre-mRNA.
- Open QuestionA number of experiments have demonstrated that areas of the genome that are transcriptionally inactive are also resistant to DNase I digestion. However, transcriptionally active areas are DNase I sensitive. Describe how DNase I resistance or sensitivity might indicate transcriptional activity.