The Process of Turning on the Expression of Genes in Response

question 28

Multiple Choice

The process of turning on the expression of genes in response to a substance in the environment is called

• A) repression.
• B) catabolite repression.
• C) glucose effect.
• D) induction.
• E) positive feedback.

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Definitions:

Exposure Status

The classification of individuals or groups in a study according to their level or type of exposure to a factor of interest, which may be related to disease outcomes.

Relative Risk

A ratio comparing the probability of an event occurring in an exposed group to a non-exposed group.

Fasting Glucose

Measurement of blood sugar levels after abstaining from food and drink (except water) for at least 8 hours, used in diagnosing diabetes.

CVD

Cardiovascular Disease, a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels.