💙 Unit 4: Protein Synthesis - Gene Activation Flashcards
1
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Process of Protein Synthesis
A
1- Gene Activation
2- Transcription
3- Translation
2
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Overall Idea of Protein Synthesis
A
DNA—>mRNA—>proteins
3
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Gene Activation
A
process of turning a gene on
4
Q
Histone
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protein that DNA is wrapped around, keeps it inactive
5
Q
When does gene activation start?
A
when the histone is removed from the promoter region of the gene
6
Q
RNA Polymerase
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enzyme that copies DNA code into mRNA through transcription
7
Q
What does RNA polymerase bind to and how?
A
WHAT: promoter region
HOW: H+ bonds between nitrogenous bases on promoter are weakened
