Chapter 5: Express Yourself! From DNA to Protein
5.0 Introduction
5.1 Chapter objectives
5.2 The genetic basis of gene expression
5.3 Protein synthesis requires RNA
5.4 RNA is transcribed from a DNA template
5.5 RNA is translated into a polypeptide
5.6 What are proteins?
5.7 Proteins take on many roles
5.8 Using the genetic code
5.9 Many genes are highly conserved
5.10 Point mutations affect gene expression
5.11 Gene regulation
5.12 Wrapping up: The mystery of monogamy
5.13 Wrapping up: Final questions
