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The locus control region (LCR) regulates:

Answer: Long-range transcriptional regulation of gene clusters (e.g., globin gene cluster).

  • A Mainly the localized pattern of DNA methylation occurring across a single gene cluster
  • B Long-range transcriptional regulation of gene clusters (e.g., globin gene cluster)
  • C Mainly the removal of introns from pre-mRNA carried out by the spliceosome complex
  • D Mainly the recruitment of ribosomes needed to begin translation of a mature mRNA

Correct answer: B. Long-range transcriptional regulation of gene clusters (e.g., globin gene cluster)

Explanation: LCR: regulatory element that controls chromatin accessibility and transcription of entire gene clusters over long distances (10s of kb). e.g., beta-globin LCR.

Monohybrid Cross: Tt x TtParent 1 (Tt)Parent 2 (Tt)gametes: T, t (from each parent)TtTtTTTtTtttRatio 1 TT : 2 Tt : 1 tt (3 tall : 1 short if T = tall is dominant)

Punnett square for a monohybrid cross between two heterozygous (Tt) parents, showing the 3:1 phenotypic ratio predicted by Mendel's Law of Segregation.

Concept context

Mendel's laws, inheritance patterns, DNA structure, and molecular biology. Core of NEET biology.

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