keycap-digit-one.png

Keycap Digit One

Theme D - Continuity & Change

direct-hit.png

Direct Hit

Theme A - Unity & Diversity

page-facing-up.png

Page Facing Up

Theme B - Form & Function

pill.png

Pill

Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence

<ul>
	<li>What it is: It&#39;s how a gene&#39;s info has visible effects on an organism.</li>
	<li>Fun Fact: Your genes are like an &#39;instruction manual&#39; but instead of teaching you how to build a desk, they decide things like your eye color!</li>
</ul>

Just because you have a gene doesn&rsquo;t mean its traits show up. For instance, not all sequels are made into movies (unfortunately or fortunately 🍿).

<ul>
	<li>Genes: Their main gig is determining the order of amino acids in polypeptides.</li>
	<li>Polypeptides: Chain of amino acids. Many of these come together to form proteins.</li>
	<li>Proteins: They actually decide your visible characteristics.</li>
	<li>Real-world example: Think of genes as a recipe. The recipe (gene) specifies ingredients (amino acids). Once cooked (protein is formed), we get the final dish that you can see and taste!</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Transcription: Turning DNA into RNA.</li>
	<li>Translation: RNA directs the making of a protein.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Importance: It&#39;s the first step in showing off what a gene can do.</li>
	<li>Switch: You can turn transcription ON or OFF. It&#39;s like a light switch for genes!</li>
	<li>Not All Genes Play: Some genes chill and don&#39;t participate. Like the insulin gene, which only does its thing in pancreatic &beta; cells.
	<ul>
		<li>Real-world example: Imagine you&#39;re in a school play. Only certain actors have roles while others (like the tree 🌲) just stand. That&#39;s genes for you!</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Always Active: These genes are the homebodies. They&#39;re always at work because cells always need them.</li>
	<li>Tasks: Stuff like cell respiration. The basics for cell life.</li>
	<li>Metaphor: They&#39;re like parents who ensure the house (cell) runs smoothly.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Every cell has a set of RNA it makes, called the transcriptome.</li>
	<li>It&#39;s like a music playlist 🎶. Different cells have different playlists, and they can change depending on the cell&#39;s mood (activity).</li>
	<li>Real-world example: Your Spotify playlists might be different from your friend&#39;s, and they might change depending on whether you&#39;re studying or partying!</li>
</ul>

Your genes contain the info, but not all of them are &quot;expressed&quot; or shown. How they&#39;re expressed involves complex processes like transcription, and while some genes are always on the go, others might just chill. And just as you have diverse music tastes, cells have diverse transcriptomes. 🧬🎵🤓

&nbsp;

Keep rocking your Biology journey, future scientist! 🚀🔬

Theme D - Continuity & Change

Transcription's Role in Gene Expression and Diversity

Table of content

Gene Expression - The Basics 🎉

But, Wait! 🤔

Genes & Proteins - The Dynamic Duo 🧩

Two-Step Process - Transcription & Translation 🎬

Unlock the Full Content!

Theme D - Continuity & Change

Transcription's Role in Gene Expression and Diversity

Table of content

Gene Expression - The Basics 🎉

But, Wait! 🤔

Genes & Proteins - The Dynamic Duo 🧩

Two-Step Process - Transcription & Translation 🎬

Unlock the Full Content!