gene regulation
nounUK /dʒiːn ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
US /dʒin ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/
The way a cell decides when to turn its genes on or off.
Gene regulation lets a muscle cell become strong while a skin cell stays flat.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of controlling how much of a gene's product is made.
Gene regulation keeps the amount of each protein balanced in the body.
3. The set of rules that decide which genes are active in a certain type of cell.
Scientists study gene regulation to understand why some cells grow too fast.
4. The control of gene activity in response to changes in the environment.
Gene regulation helps bacteria switch to new food sources when needed.