Eukaryotic Gene Expression

1. Which of the following is NOT a method of gene expression control in eukaryotes?

Transcriptional

Replicational

Post transcriptional

Translational

Post translational

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Multiple choice/true-false quiz on the 4 types of eukaryotic gene expression control.

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2. Where does post-translational control take place?

Nucleus

Cytoplasm

translation takes place at the ribosomes in the cytoplasm

Explanation

translation takes place at the ribosomes in the cytoplasm

3. All cells receive a copy of all genes.

True

False

Because of this, genes must be able to be turned on or off depending on the type of cell.

Explanation

Because of this, genes must be able to be turned on or off depending on the type of cell.

4. Which type of gene expression control is related to the rate at which pre-mRNA is converted to mature mRNA.

Transcriptional

Post transcriptional

Translational

Post translational

after transcription of the pre-mRNA, the introns must be cut out and the mRNA spliced together along with the addition of end caps.

Explanation

after transcription of the pre-mRNA, the introns must be cut out and the mRNA spliced together along with the addition of end caps.

5. Which of the following is a mechanism that controls the rate of transcriptional control?

Organization of chromatin

DNA polymerase

The presence or absence of an inducer