Practice Gene Expression (HL only) - 2.2 | Theme D: Continuity and Change | IB Grade-12 Biology
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is gene expression?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the role of genes in the body.

Question 2

Easy

What are the two main stages of gene expression?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the sequence of these processes.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary function of transcription factors?

  • To synthesize proteins
  • To regulate transcription
  • To splice RNA

πŸ’‘ 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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how flexible the gene's coding potential can be.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how you would collect and compare the data.

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