Control of Gene Expression

Chapter 15.1 AQA Biology

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What is a totipotent cell?
A cell that can mature into any body cell.
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How does preventing transcription prevent genes expressing themselves?
By preventing the production of mRNA
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When could mRNA be broken down to prevent gene expression
Before translation.
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Name the few totipotent cells in mature animals
Adult Stem cells
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How does the distribution of totipotent cells differ between plants and animals?
In humans, there are only a few cells that are totiotent. There are much more totipotent cells in plants.
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How does preventing transcription prevent genes expressing themselves?

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