IB Biology Sub-topic D2.2 Definitions

This page contains our IB Biology definitions for sub-topic D2.2. By learning each one of these definitions, you will fully cover the content for IB Biology 'Gene expression'.
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epigenetics

The study of epigenomes

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epigenome

A person's pattern of gene expression

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gene expression

The conversion of genes to proteins to express the gene's coded characteristic

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methylation

The addition of methyl groups to DNA to prevent transcription

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