Gene regulation
- Pronunciation
- /jee-n re-guh-lay-shun/
- Category
- Genetics
- Singular
- Gene regulation
- Plural
- Gene regulations
Definition
The mechanisms that determine the level and timing of gene expression.
Etymology
From Latin 'genus', meaning 'kind' or 'type', and 'regulate' meaning 'to control'.
Example
Gene regulation plays a crucial role in development, ensuring that genes are expressed at the right time and place.
Related Terms
- Transcription
- Translation
- Developmental biology