6.1.4 Gene Control: Transcription Factors Flashcards
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What are transcription factors
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Proteins that bind to specific regions of DNA to control the transcription of genes (like repressor proteins)
‘Can switch on and switch off genes’
2
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How do transcription factors work?
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- Bind to promoter region of a gene
- Allows or prevents transcription of gene (increases or decreases RATE too)
‘Can switch on and switch off genes’
3
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How
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