Practice The Modern Molecular Definition Of A Gene (6.5.4) - Information Transfer - The Blueprint of Life and Its Management
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The Modern Molecular Definition of a Gene

Practice - The Modern Molecular Definition of a Gene

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Question 1 Easy

Define what a gene is in modern molecular terms.

💡 Hint: Think about both what proteins are made and how their levels are controlled.

Question 2 Easy

What do regulatory regions consist of?

💡 Hint: Consider elements that affect gene activation.

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Question 1

What is the modern definition of a gene?

A segment of DNA coding only for proteins
A segment of DNA including both coding and regulatory regions
An alternative name for a chromosome

💡 Hint: Consider what parts of DNA control gene expression.

Question 2

True or False: All DNA sequences in a gene directly code for proteins.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the full structure of a gene.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Describe how a mutation in a regulatory region could impact the expression of a seemingly normal gene. Provide an example.

💡 Hint: Consider how genes can be turned up or down.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the implications of modern gene definitions on genetic engineering practices, especially in therapeutics.

💡 Hint: Think about the functional role regulatory elements play in therapy.

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