Gene Expression: Definition and Process
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Gene expression is the process by which the information encoded in a gene is turned into a function.

True

A gene can be described as a polynucleotide chain and is a functional unit controlling a particular trait.

True

The process of gene expression is not carefully regulated and remains constant under different conditions and cell types.

False

Genes are the basic functional unit of inheritance.

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The two steps involved in the synthesis of a protein are replication and transcription.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

A gene is expressed in a cell to perform only one function.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The definition of a gene states that it is not the basic physical and functional unit of heredity.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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