6.1.2 Gene Control Flashcards
1
Q
About genetic control :
A
- Every nucleus in every cell contains genes
- But not all genes are expressed in cells or at the same time
- Regulatory mechanisms control which genes are expressed at different points
2
Q
Regulatory mechanisms
A
- At transcription level
- At post transcription level
- At the post translation level
- All controlled by regulatory genes
3
Q
What is a structural gene?
A
Codes for a protein with a function in a cell (enzymes, hormones, etc)
4
Q
What is a regulatory gene?
A
Codes for proteins that control the expression of structural genes
