Expression

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004252",
  "term": "Expression",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product, such as a protein or a functional RNA molecule. This involves transcription of DNA into RNA and, for proteins, subsequent translation of messenger RNA. Gene expression is tightly regulated to control cellular functions.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "deoxyribonucleic acids",
    "gene",
    "messenger RNA",
    "transcription",
    "translation",
    "vector"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 153 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/expression/"
}