Topics: Gene Expression Quiz
Which of these can cause a gene to be expressed more – that is, can cause more protein to be made from it?
A. removal of methyl groups from the DNA
B. loosening of how tight the DNA is coiled around histones
C. both of these are correct
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What is methylation?
A. The addition of methyl groups to DNA so that it becomes more tightly wound to the histone proteins
B. The removal of methyl groups to inhibit transcription
C. The addition of methyl groups to the histone proteins so that the DNA becomes more loosely bound
D. The removal of methyl groups to enhance transcription