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question 56

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-In one set of experiments she succeeded in increasing acetlylation of histone tails. Which of the following results would she most likely see?

• A) increased chromatin condensation
• B) decreased chromatin condensation
• C) activation of histone tails for enzymatic function
• D) decreased binding of transcription factors
• E) inactivation of the selected genes

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Oligopolistic Firms

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Collusion

Agreement among firms to avoid various competitive practices, particularly price reductions. It may involve either formal agreements or merely tacit recognition that competitive practices will be self-defeating in the long run. Tacit collusion is difficult to detect. In the United States, antitrust laws prohibit collusion and conspiracies to restrain trade.

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