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What does gene regulation mean?
What does gene regulation mean?
- Expression of genes only in bacterial cells
- Production of proteins from genes
- Constant levels of gene expression
- Variation in gene expression under different conditions (correct)
What does constitutive gene expression imply?
What does constitutive gene expression imply?
- Constant levels of gene expression (correct)
- Variation in gene expression under different conditions
- Genes are only expressed in specific environments
- Expression of essential proteins for survival
What is the benefit of regulating gene expression?
What is the benefit of regulating gene expression?
- Unnecessary gene expression
- Variation in environmental conditions
- Production of proteins only when needed (correct)
- Continuous production of proteins from genes
What are constitutive genes typically responsible for?
What are constitutive genes typically responsible for?
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What is the focus of this introduction on gene regulation?
What is the focus of this introduction on gene regulation?
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What is the term used to describe genes that encode proteins continuously necessary for the survival of the organism?
What is the term used to describe genes that encode proteins continuously necessary for the survival of the organism?
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In gene regulation, what does constitutive gene expression imply?
In gene regulation, what does constitutive gene expression imply?
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What is the main benefit of being able to regulate gene expression?
What is the main benefit of being able to regulate gene expression?
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What type of conditions can cause the level of gene expression to vary?
What type of conditions can cause the level of gene expression to vary?
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What term is used to describe genes that are typically unregulated and have constant levels of expression?
What term is used to describe genes that are typically unregulated and have constant levels of expression?
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