4.2.1 - Component Function
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What is the function of a promoter?
💡 Hint: Remember, it 'promotes' gene expression.
What does a repressor do?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a 'stop' sign for transcription.
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What is the primary role of a promoter in a genetic circuit?
💡 Hint: Consider what functions start the genetic 'programming.'
True or False: A repressor increases gene expression.
💡 Hint: What does 'repress' mean in relation to gene function?
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Design a genetic circuit that utilizes both activators and repressors to control the production of a specific protein in a bacterial system. Outline your circuit's inputs, logic gates, and expected outcomes.
💡 Hint: Think of how different conditions could alter the biological responses.
Discuss how advances in synthetic biology could impact agricultural practices, particularly in relation to gene regulation using genetic circuits.
💡 Hint: Consider how natural processes can be replicated or improved through engineering.
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