Unit 1- Gene Expression Flashcards
1
Q
What happens during gene expression?
A
Genes are transcribed and translated
2
Q
How many genes in a cell are expressed?
A
Only a fraction
3
Q
How is gene expression controlled?
A
By the regulation of transcription and translation
4
Q
How is gene expression influenced?
A
By intracellular and extracellular environmental factors
5
Q
Why are genes expressed?
A
To produce proteins
6
Q
What does gene expression result in?
A
The phenotype of an individual human
7
Q
What can we say about proteins?
A
They have a variety of structures and molecular shapes which allow a wide range of functions.
8
Q
What are proteins formed from?
A
Polypeptides which are chains of amino acids
9
Q
How are chains of amino acids held together?
A
Peptide bonds and folded in various ways
