The products of genes that are switched on in specific tissues at specific stages of development affect mainly _______________.
A) gene replication
B) gene transcription
C) mRNA transcript processing
D) translation
E) post-translational processing of proteins

Question

The products of genes that are switched on in specific tissues at specific stages of development affect mainly _______________.  
A) gene replication
B) gene transcription
C) mRNA transcript processing
D) translation
E) post-translational processing of proteins

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The products of genes that are switched on in specific tissues at specific stages of development primarily affect gene transcription, which is the process of producing mRNA from DNA. This mRNA can then be processed and undergo translation to produce proteins, but the initial step of gene expression control is transcription.

The Products of Genes That Are Switched on in Specific