What Is the Transcriptional Profile of a Cell

question 22

Multiple Choice

What is the transcriptional profile of a cell?

• A) The set of transcripts produced by a cell under particular circumstances.
• B) The complete set of transcripts it is possible for a cell to produce.
• C) The amount of one transcript produced over the whole of a cell's life.
• D) The cellular conditions needed to induce transcription.
• E) g., at a particular time in its life cycle or when exposed to specific nutritional conditions.

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Definitions:

Sex Chromosome

A chromosome in the shape of a Y (male) or an X (female) that determines the anatomic sex of the child.

Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

Genetic material that takes the form of a double helix composed of phosphates, sugars, and bases.

Cytosine

One of the four main nucleobases found in DNA and RNA, which pairs with guanine.

Guanine

One of the four main nucleobases found in the nucleic acids DNA and RNA.