PRACTICE TEST

50 points Total, 10 points per question.

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Chapter 11 Gene Expression in Eukaryotes (pages 479-505).

1. (10 pts.) List the three types of RNA Polymerases found in eukaryotes, and describe what class of genes are transcribed by each class.







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Chapter 11 Gene Expression in Eukaryotes (pages 479-505).

2. (10 points) List the 4 different types of factors associated with transcriptional activation in Eukaryotes, and give an example of each.






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Chapter 13 Mutation, DNA Repair, & Recombination (pages 555-577).

3. (10 points) List the six different types of errors in replication, which might result in mutational events.






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Chapter 13 Mutation, DNA Repair, & Recombination (pages 555-577).

4. (10 points) Describe the various types of spontaneous mutations, and explain how this is measured, and what types of sequences and conditions might favor mutational hot spots.








Chapter 13 Mutation, DNA Repair, & Recombination (pages 555-577).

5. (10 points) Describe 5 types of induced mutations.






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