Eukaryotic Gene Regulation

Question 1

Transcription of a gene, followed by the translation of the resulting RNA, ultimately leading to a polypeptide and a phenotype

Answer 1

Gene Expression

Question 2

Assist with core polymerase attachment to the promoter and with progressing from initiation to elongation

Answer 2

General Transcription Factors

Question 3

Monitor the rate that transcription occurs

Answer 3

Regulatory Transcription Factors

Question 4

___ increase transcription rates

Answer 4

Activators

Question 5

___ decrease transcription rates

Answer 5

Repressors