Eukaryotic Gene Regulation
Unlike prokaryotes, gene expression of eukaryotes can be controlled at various locations. The following are various ways and stages when gene expression can be regulated.
Transcription
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RNA Processing
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Alternative RNA Splicing using troponin T gene
mRNA Degradation
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Protein Processing and Degradation
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Great website that shows different ways gene expression can be modified, including a video and a short quiz: http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/9834092339/student_view0/chapter16/control_of_gene_expression_in_eukaryotes.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkUgkDLp2iE&feature=related transcription
http://dna-rna.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/translation-of-rna21.jpg translation photo
http://dna-rna.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/translation-of-rna21.jpg translation photo