Other Than the Proteins That They Encode, What Is a Major

question 48

Multiple Choice

Other than the proteins that they encode, what is a major difference between cell-specific and housekeeping genes?

• A) Cell-specific genes are expressed only in a single cell type; housekeeping genes are expressed in all cell types.
• B) Cell-specific genes have promoter proximal elements and enhancers; housekeeping genes have only promoter proximal elements.
• C) Cell-specific genes have promoter proximal elements that use cell-specific activators; housekeeping genes use "universal" activators found in all cells.
• D) Cell-specific genes are only found in certain cell types; housekeeping genes are found in all cell types.
• E) Cell-specific genes have promoter proximal elements that use "universal" activators found in all cells; housekeeping genes have promoter proximal elements that respond only to cell-specific activators.

---

Definitions:

Technical

Relating to or involving the practical application of scientific knowledge, especially in a specific professional area or activity.

Agency protocol

Agency protocol refers to the established guidelines and standard operating procedures that members of an organization or agency are expected to follow in their activities or operations.

Effective relationships

Relationships that are successful in achieving desired results or outcomes through good communication, understanding, and mutual respect.

Legislative process

The sequence of steps through which laws are created, modified, or repealed within a governmental system, involving proposal, debate, amendment, and enactment.