Gene Regulation

6. A DNA segment containing multiple control elements that may be located far away from the gene it regulates
7. A change in the DNA of a gene
8. Regulatory proteins that bind to DNA and allow RNA polymerase to bind and begin transcription (13-7)
12. What makes you turn into the opposite gender without surgery
13. A transposable element that moves within a genome by means of a DNA intermediate

1. The strengthening of stimulus energy that is otherwise too weak to be carried into the nervous system
2. the time that it takes proteasomes to degrade a certain protein (11-4)
3. Regulatory proteins that bind to specific sequences at the 5' end of mRNA that prevent the attachment of ribosomes (8-8)
4. The loss of genes (4-3)
5. A protein that binds to DNA and stimulates transcription
7. The addition of a methyl group to the cytosine or adenine which alters gene expression
9. Introduction of an acetyl group into an organic molecule
10. Cutting up and condensing of mRNA before it leaves to nucleus
11. An addition of a phosphate group