Structural gene

structural gene
a gene that codes for some polypeptide that is not a regulator
Source: Jenkins, John B. 1990. Human Genetics, 2nd Edition. New York: Harper & Row ...
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A structural gene is a gene that codes for any RNA or protein product other than a regulatory element (i.e. regulatory protein).
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Structural genes code for proteins needed for the normal operation of the cell. For example, they may be proteins needed for the breakdown of sugars.
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Structural gene
The portion of a gene encoding a functional polypeptide or RNA molecule.
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structural gene - gene or part of gene encoding protein sequence.
synapse - a highly specialized junction between two neurons, or between a neuron and an effector cell (e.g., muscle or gland cell), ...
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structural genes Genes that code for enzymes or structural proteins rather than proteins that control the function of other genes.
structural molecule A complex molecule, such as cellulose, that provides support and protection.
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the structural gene you desire (e.g., the insulin gene)
vector DNA to enable the molecules to be inserted into host DNA molecules
promoter and enhancer sequences to enable the gene to be expressed by host cells
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A set of adjacent structural genes in bacteria whose mRNA is synthesized in one piece, together with the adjacent regulatory signals that affect transcription of the structural genes.
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A segment of the DNA that codes for a specific polypeptide is known as a structural gene. These often occur together on a bacterial chromosome.
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An operon is a group of genes including an operator, a common promoter, and one or more structural genes that are controlled as a unit to produce messenger RNA (mRNA). Operons occur primarily in prokaryotes and nematodes.
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The structural genes include laminin, keratin, actin, collagenase, and fibronectin. The immune system genes include beta-2-microglobulin, chaperonin, docking protein, tumor necrosis factor receptor, and HLA Class I light and heavy chains.
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A segment of DNA that interacts with a repressor protein to regulate the transcription of the structural genes of an operon.
operon
(op-ur-on) [L. opus, operis, work] ...
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OPERON - A complete unit of bacterial gene expression and regulation, including the structural gene or genes, regulator gene(s), and control elements in DNA recognized by regulator gene products(s).
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Operator. A prokaryotic regulatory element that interacts with a repressor to control the transcription of adjacent structural genes.
Organelle. A cell structure that carries out a specialized function in the life of a cell.
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A prokaryotic regulatory element that interacts with a repressor to control the transcription of adjacent structural genes. Organelle. A cell structure that carries out a specialized function in the life of a cell. Origin of replication.
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