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Both Cis-Acting Sequences and Trans-Acting Proteins Affect Gene Expression in Eukaryotic

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Both cis-acting sequences and trans-acting proteins affect gene expression in eukaryotic chromosomes. What are the three basic mechanisms by which trans-acting proteins access specific regulatory DNA sequences in eukaryotic chromosomes? Describe how chromatin is altered in each of these processes.


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