Practice Gene Expression (hl Only) (2.2) - Theme D: Continuity and Change
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Gene Expression (HL only)

Practice - Gene Expression (HL only)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is gene expression?

💡 Hint: Think about the role of genes in the body.

Question 2 Easy

What are the two main stages of gene expression?

💡 Hint: Remember the sequence of these processes.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of transcription factors?

To synthesize proteins
To regulate transcription
To splice RNA

💡 Hint: Think about who manages the 'engine' of gene expression.

Question 2

True or False: Alternative splicing can produce multiple proteins from a single gene.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how flexible the gene's coding potential can be.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

How might alternative splicing affect a population of differently adapted organisms? Consider the environmental context.

💡 Hint: Think about how an organism's needs might change with its surroundings.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design an experiment to investigate the effects of a specific environmental factor (like UV radiation) on gene expression in plants.

💡 Hint: Consider how you would collect and compare the data.

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