9477 / 2027

Chapter 7 / 5 short lessons

Genomes and gene regulation

Explain how the same genome produces different cells, and locate control using experimental evidence.

H2 Biology / 9477 / 2027 syllabus

What do you think?

Two cells have the same gene but different amounts of its protein. Must one have a mutation?

Lessons

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01

Compare three kinds of genome

Compare viral, bacterial and eukaryotic genome organisation.

About 7 min
About 7 min
02

Non-coding does not mean useless

Explain introns, centromeres, telomeres and transcriptional control regions.

About 6 min
About 6 min
03

Make a gene accessible

Explain chromatin-level regulation through histone modification and DNA methylation.

About 6 min
About 6 min
04

Switch transcription up or down

Explain promoters, enhancers, silencers and transcription factors.

About 6 min
About 6 min
05

Regulate RNA and protein after transcription

Explain RNA processing, RNA stability, translation initiation and protein modification/degradation.

About 7 min
About 7 min
What you will be able to do
  • Compare genome organisation.
  • Explain functional non-coding regions.
  • Trace regulation from chromatin to protein activity.

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