How Does Position Effect Influence Gene Expression

question 38

Multiple Choice

How does position effect influence gene expression?

• A)The movement of the genetic material on the chromosome by inversions or translocations may
• place a coding sequence near a new regulatory region, thus activating the expression of the gene.
• B) The movement of the gene may place it into a region that is highly condensed (heterochromatin).
• C) The movement of a gene may remove it from its normal promoter, thus silencing the gene.
• D) All of the above answers are correct

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Definitions:

Asch

Refers to Solomon Asch, a psychologist best known for his research on conformity, demonstrating that individuals would conform to the group consensus even when the group view was clearly incorrect.

Group Size

The number of members constituting a group, which can influence the group's dynamics and functioning.

Confederates

Individuals who are part of a study's design but pretend to be participants, aiding in creating specific conditions for the actual participants' reactions.

Bystanders

People who are at a scene or occurrence yet do not participate.