What is the Arabinose Operon?
Introduction Bacteria are unicellular organisms that can be found in almost every habitat on Earth. They have evolved many mechanisms […]
Genetics
The trp operon
Introduction The trp operon is a complex gene regulatory system found in prokaryotic organisms such as E.coli, which plays a
Genetics
Regulation of the Lac Operon
The Lac Operon is a group of genes in bacterial cells that are responsible for the metabolism of lactose, a
Genetics
Negative and Positive Control of Transcription
I. Introduction Proteins are often used to regulate transcription initiation, and therefore induction and repression. II. Transcriptional Regulatory Proteins Many
Genetics
The Regulation of Enzyme Synthesis in Cells
I. Introduction Enzymes play a crucial role in proper cell functioning Enzymes have a limited lifespan and need to be
Genetics
Translation in Bacteria
Introduction Translation involves decoding mRNA and covalently linking amino acids together to form a polypeptide; this occurs at the ribosome.
THE GENETIC CODE
INTRODUCTION It’s a fascinating process that involves the sequence of nucleotides in DNA and the translation of that code into
General, Genetics
Bacterial Transcription
Process of Transcription The transcription reaction is divided into three stages: Initiation, Elongation, and Termination. Transcription begins with RNA polymerase
Genetics
An Overview of Transcription Unit
Introduction: Transcription is a vital biological process that involves the synthesis of RNA chains from DNA templates. This article discusses
Genetics
Explanation of DNA Replication Process in E. coli
Introduction: DNA replication is the process by which cells copy their genetic material before cell division. In E. coli, DNA