How Genes and the Environment Affect Phenotypic Expression (HSC SSCE Biology): Flashcards

Observable characteristics: structure, behavior, physiology

Genetic information (DNA sequences) an organism possesses

Chemical changes to DNA affecting gene expression, not sequence

Converting genetic info into functional protein products

Can give rise to any type of tissue (embryonic stem cells)

Cold extremities = dark pigment; warm areas = no dark pigment

Acidic soil = blue flowers; alkaline soil = pink flowers

Adds $-CH_3$ group; represses transcription; silences genes

Makes DNA accessible to RNA polymerase; promotes transcription

Chromatin, transcription, RNA process, stability, translation, mod