Gene Expression

• Gene Expression - the process by which information from the gene is used in synthesis of a functional gene product
• The products of gene expression are for the most part proteins
• True or False: All of the cells in your body have the same genes

  True
• True or False: All of your cells make the same proteins

  False
• True or False: Cells change their gene expression in response to the environment

  True
• Genes can be turned off and on
• Genes can be turned on or off by

  • changed inside the body
  • environmental changes outside the body