1.3 Control Of Gene Expression Flashcards
1
Q
What forms the genetic code?
A
The base sequence of DNA.
2
Q
Where is the genetic code found?
A
In all forms of life suggesting all life originated from a common ancestor.
3
Q
What are genes?
A
Genes are the units of genetic code that make up the genotype of an organism.
Genes are expressed to produce proteins.
These proteins form the structure and control the functions of the organism.
4
Q
What is the phenotype?
A
The phenotype of an individual is produced by the expression of its genes. Only a fraction of the genes in a cell are expressed depending on the proteins required by the cell.
