Session 13 - Gene Expression - finish this

Question 1

What, with respect to a gene, is “upstream” and “downstream”?

Answer 1

It is the same as a river. It starts up stream, so this is where the promoter is found, and finishes “downstream” this is where the terminator may be found

Question 2

What are the key differences between RNA and DNA?

Answer 2

• RNA has a C2 hydroxyl group

- RNA contains U instead of T