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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