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What is the role of transcription errors in gene expression?
What is the role of transcription errors in gene expression?
Transcription errors can lead to the production of truncated or altered proteins that may result in disease.
Why are transcription errors considered detrimental?
Why are transcription errors considered detrimental?
Inaccurate transcription can lead to the production of proteins that are unable to perform their normal functions.
What are some factors that influence transcription error rates?
What are some factors that influence transcription error rates?
Factors like gene length, complexity, nucleotide composition, and type of RNA polymerase influence transcription error rates.
Which nucleotides are more error-prone during transcription?
Which nucleotides are more error-prone during transcription?
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What is the function of RNA polymerase during transcription and how does it affect error rates?
What is the function of RNA polymerase during transcription and how does it affect error rates?
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What is the primary step in gene expression where transcription errors occur?
What is the primary step in gene expression where transcription errors occur?
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What can be the consequence of inaccurate transcription?
What can be the consequence of inaccurate transcription?
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What is the role of RNA polymerase during transcription?
What is the role of RNA polymerase during transcription?
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What is a key factor that affects the reliability of gene transcription?
What is a key factor that affects the reliability of gene transcription?
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What is being transcribed during the process of gene expression?
What is being transcribed during the process of gene expression?
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