Match Each Term with Its Definition

question 26

Multiple Choice

Match each term with its definition.
-transcriptional regulation

• A)regulatory protein that activates the expression of an operon's genes
• B)interfering RNA molecules originally encoded by nuclear DNA
• C)process of controlling the expression of genes that takes place at the DNA level
• D)regulatory protein that prevents an operon's genes from being expressed
• E)inhibition of transcription via DNA methylation
• F)interfering RNA molecules associated with some viral life cycles
• G)tumour comprising cells that invade and disrupt the surrounding tissues
• H)increases expression of an operon's genes
• I)cluster of prokaryotic genes and their associated DNA regulatory sequences
• J)tumour comprising undifferentiated cells that stay together in a single mass
• K)spread of malignant cells through the blood or lymphatic system
• L)removes a nucleosome from DNA to expose a promoter

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Definitions:

Axelrod's Experiments

A series of computer tournaments designed by Robert Axelrod to examine strategies in the iterated prisoner's dilemma.

Prisoners' Dilemma Game

The Prisoners' Dilemma Game is a standard example of a game analyzed in game theory that shows why two rational individuals might not cooperate, even if it appears that it is in their best interest to do so.

Nash Equilibrium

A concept in game theory where no player can benefit by changing strategies if other players keep their strategies unchanged.

Maximin Strategy

A strategic choice aiming to ensure the best of the worst-case outcomes in a competitive or uncertain environment.