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Bio. Ch. 13.5
Bio. Ch. 13.5 Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| operon | cluster of genes and their control sequences |
| promoter | control sequence on an operon where RNA polymerase attaches to the DNA |
| operator | cluster of genes and their control sequences |
| repressor | protein that binds to the operator and blocks attachment of RNA polymerase to the promoter |
| transciption factor | protein that regulates transcription by binding to promoters or to RNA polymerases |
| gene expression | transcription and translation of genes into proteins |
| cellular differentiation | increasing specialization in structure and function of cells during development of a multicellular organism |
| stem cell | cell with the potential to develop into one of several types of differentiated cells |
| homeotic gene | master control gene in many organisms that directs development of body parts |