Gene Expression
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Tracy Holtz
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Gene Expression
The relationship between gene expression (protein synthesis) and the environment.
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What does gene expression mean?
Gene expression is the process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional protein.
Essentially, gene expression IS protein synthesis
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Gene expression in bird beaks
All birds have the genes to develop beaks.
The food source in the environment will determine which genes in the beak will be expressed.
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Gene expression in rabbit fut
Himalayan rabbits have more dark areas when the temperature is colder.
When it is warm, they are completely white!
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Lactase enzyme
If there is no lactose (milk), then the lactase enzyme is not made, it is repressed (not made).
The lactase enzyme is only made when lactose is present - it will remove the inhibitor or 'stop' so the enzyme will be expressed.
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