Chapter 14

Question 1

What are Enhancer Sequences

Answer 1

increase the level of transcription of specific genes

Question 2

What are Silencer Sequences

Answer 2

Decrease the level of transcription of specific genes

Question 3

What are alternative promoters

Answer 3

Different transcription start points in different cell types

Question 4

What is alternative polyadenylation

Answer 4

Different mature mRNAs