Gene regulation ensures genes are expressed only when necessary, preventing resource waste. Cells control which genes are active and at what rate to meet specific demands.
Gene regulation ensures genes are expressed only when needed, conserving resources. With a full genome in every nucleated cell, genes are turned on or off, and their product synthesis rates adjusted based on cellular demand.
| Front | what is gene regulation and why is it needed? |
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| Back | - gene regulation is where genes only expressed when needed (prevents wasting vital resources) - entire genome present in every cell with nucleus, some genes not required by cell, so genes turned on/off and rate of product synthesis inc/dec according to demand |
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