Regulating gene expression in prokaryotes Flashcards
1
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Describe gene expression
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Gene expression is the process of synthesising gene products such as proteins and functional RNA from DNA
2
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What does regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes involve
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- Controlling whether a gene is switched on or off
- Controlling how much of a gene product is synthesised
3
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When does transcription and translation occur in a prokaryote
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They occur simultaneously
4
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What is the most commonly used method of regulating gene expression in prokaryotes
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Transcriptional regulation
