If a Gene Has Been Methylated

question 54

Multiple Choice

If a gene has been methylated,

• A) the gene is locked in the "on" position.
• B) the polymerase protein can no longer recognize it to read it.
• C) the polymerase protein cannot be blocked by a repressor.
• D) the gene is transcribed.

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Definitions:

Regression Model

A statistical method used to model the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

Equation

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Unit Change

A term describing the effect of a one-unit increase in the independent variable on the dependent variable in the context of statistical models, particularly regression analysis.

Regression Assumptions

Conditions that must be met for the regression analysis results to be valid, including linearity, independence, homoscedasticity, and normality of residuals.