Overview
Gene structure is fundamental to understanding how genetic information is organized and expressed in living organisms. It includes key components such as promoters, coding regions, introns, and exons, each playing a vital role in the process of gene expression. Promoters initiate transcription, whil...
Key Terms
Example: The BRCA1 gene is linked to breast cancer risk.
Example: The TATA box is a common promoter sequence.
Example: The coding region of the insulin gene produces the insulin protein.
Example: Exons are spliced together during mRNA processing.
Example: Introns are found between exons in a gene.
Example: Enhancers are a type of regulatory element.
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Key Concepts
PromotersCoding RegionsIntrons and ExonsRegulatory Elements