2D- Gene Structure and Expression Flashcards
1
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Define “Coding Regions”
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Coding Regions are the introns
and exons of a gene that are transcribed into pre-mRNA.
2
Q
Define “Operator”
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An Operator is a section of DNA code where the repressor protein can bind.
3
Q
Define “Repressor”
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A Repressor is a regulatory protein that binds to DNA, inhibiting transcription.
4
Q
Define “Regulatory Gene”
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Regulatory gene a region of DNA that codes for
a regulatory protein, which controls the expression of other genes.
5
Q
Define “Structural Gene”
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A Structural gene is a region of DNA that codes for a protein that performs a specific function for a cell or organism.
6
Q
Define “Operon”
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An Operon is a series of genes under the control of a single promoter and operator.
7
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Define “
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