The term "gene expression" refers to the O process by which genetic information is transformed nucleic acid information into a functional protein. O the fact that each individual of a species has a unique set of genes. O the fact that individuals of the same species have different phenotypes. flow of information from parent to offspring.

The term "gene expression" refers to the O process by which genetic information is transformed nucleic acid information into a functional protein. O the fact that each individual of a species has a unique set of genes. O the fact that individuals of the same species have different phenotypes. flow of information from parent to offspring.

Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter10: Biotechnology

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