Search Results for: housekeeping gene
Housekeeping gene
Definition noun, plural: housekeeping genes Any of the genes that are constitutively expressed at a relatively constant... Read More
Multiple alleles
Alleles are the pairs of genes occupying a specific spot called locus on a chromosome. Typically, there are only two alleles... Read More
Constitutive gene
Definition noun, plural: constitutive genes A gene that is transcribed at a relatively constant level regardless of the cell... Read More
Constitutive expression
Definition noun Expression of a gene that is transcribed at a constant level. Supplement For example, the expression of... Read More
Glycolysis
What is Glycolysis and Why is it Important? Glycolysis is a metabolic pathway by which the 6-carbon molecule of glucose is... Read More
Pribnow box
Pribnow box --> promoter (Science: molecular biology) A region of dNA to which rNA polymerase binds before initiating the... Read More
Luxury gene
Definition noun, plural: luxury genes A gene that codes for specialized cell products and is expressed... Read More
Euchromatin
Definition noun A slightly packed or partially condensed form of chromatin that contains structural genes and is usually... Read More