DNA & Gene Expression

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How is the information in a DNA molecule expressed in an organism?

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Through proteins.

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Gene expression is a _____ process.

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Regulated.

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What best describes the function of DNA in cells?

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DNA contains the blueprint for producing the cell.

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What is the name given to part of a DNA molecule that codes for a protein?

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Gene.

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What happens when gene expression occurs?

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The gene is activated and used in protein synthesis.

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What is DNA?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.

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What is the role of RNA polymerase in gene expression?

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RNA polymerase synthesizes RNA from the DNA template during transcription.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.

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What is transcription in the context of gene expression?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is translation in the context of gene expression?

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Translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.