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Acetylation is one method eukaryotes use to control the transcription of specifi

ID: 174785 • Letter: A

Question

Acetylation is one method eukaryotes use to control the transcription of specific genes. Acetylation is thought to__________.

alter the charge on the histone tail, allowing it to bind the DNA more tightly.

lead to degradation of the histone.

change the DNA nucleotide sequence to create a functional promoter site

alter the charge of the histone tail, allowing it to bind more loosely.

increase the size of the histone, shifting the sites for histone / DNA interaction.

a.

alter the charge on the histone tail, allowing it to bind the DNA more tightly.

b.

lead to degradation of the histone.

c.

change the DNA nucleotide sequence to create a functional promoter site

d.

alter the charge of the histone tail, allowing it to bind more loosely.

e.

increase the size of the histone, shifting the sites for histone / DNA interaction.

Explanation / Answer

Hi Answer:

Q. Acetylation is one method eukaryotes use to control the transcription of specific genes. Acetylation is thought to...................

Answer: Option D. [alter the charge of the histone tail, allowing it to bind more loosely]

Explanation: It is the process of addition of acetyl group. This addition works as a neutralizer and neutralizes the charge on the tails of histones which causing the DNA to become more loosely associated with it.