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Biology AQA A-level > 20.3 - Regulation of Transcription & Translation > Flashcards

20.3 - Regulation of Transcription & Translation Flashcards

What transcription factors are Hormonal control of transcription

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What are transcription factors?

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Proteins that bind to DNA to initiate transcription

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What is the role of mRNA?

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Carries genetic code from DNA to ribosomes

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What is the effect of genes being ‘switched off’?

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Transcription factors cannot bind

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How do steroid hormones regulate transcription?

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Diffuse into cell

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