Gene Regulation Process

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-012153",
  "term": "Gene Regulation Process",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Any of the processes by which nuclear, cytoplasmic, or intercellular factors influence the differential control of gene expression at the level of transcription or translation.\n\n2. Any subcellular or molecular event or process that regulates transcription of a gene or processing of the transcription product.\n\n3. Gene regulation is the process of turning genes on and off. During early development, cells begin to take on specific functions. Gene regulation ensures that the appropriate genes are expressed at the proper times. Gene regulation can also help an organism respond to its environment. Gene regulation is accomplished by a variety of mechanisms including chemically modifying genes and using regulatory proteins to turn genes on or off.",
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus",
    "NIH Genetics Home Reference Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/gene-regulation-process/"
}