A student is studying the following model of DNA.

Question

A strand of DNA that has exons and introns. The exons are labeled as coding regions. The introns are labeled as non-coding regions.

The student learns that some of the non-coding regions have a high concentration of repressors bound to them.

Which question should the student ask to further understand the role of these non-coding regions in gene regulation?

(1 point)
Responses

How do these non-coding regions interact with DNA polymerase during replication?
How do these non-coding regions interact with DNA polymerase during replication?

Do these non-coding regions affect the structure of the DNA double helix?
Do these non-coding regions affect the structure of the DNA double helix?

What are the sequences of these non-coding regions, and how do they compare to known repressors?
What are the sequences of these non-coding regions, and how do they compare to known repressors?

How are these non-coding regions transcribed into mRNA
How are these non-coding regions transcribed into mRNA
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Answer 1

The question that the student should ask to further understand the role of these non-coding regions in gene regulation is:

What are the sequences of these non-coding regions, and how do they compare to known repressors?

This question is relevant because it seeks to explore the specific sequences of the non-coding regions that have a high concentration of repressors bound to them. Understanding these sequences can provide insights into the mechanisms by which these non-coding regions might influence gene expression and regulation through the binding of repressors.