A Researcher Found a Method She Could Use to Manipulate

question 15

Multiple Choice

A researcher found a method she could use to manipulate and quantify phosphorylation and methylation in embryonic cells in culture.
-One of her colleagues suggested she try increased methylation of C nucleotides in a mammalian system. 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

---

Definitions:

Organizational Politics

The complex, often strategic actions and processes within a workplace or organization aimed at using power and social networks to achieve specific goals.

Keeping In Check

The act of controlling or limiting something to prevent it from becoming too powerful or problematic.

Consultation

A process involving seeking advice or expertise from others, typically within a professional context to make informed decisions or solve problems.

Participation

The act of taking part or being actively involved in an activity or event.