Question

the term gene expression refers to which of the following?
choose the best answer
a the formation of enzymes from protein molecules
b the process of turning off specific genes in a cell
c the acceleration of chemical reactions in the cell
d the processing of genetic information to form a functional protein

Explanation:

Gene expression is the multi-step process where the genetic code stored in a gene is used to create a functional product, most commonly a protein. Option a is incorrect because enzymes are proteins, and this describes a reverse, non-existent process. Option b only covers gene repression, a small part of gene regulation, not the full expression process. Option c describes enzyme function, not gene expression. Option d accurately captures the core of gene expression: converting genetic information into a working protein.

Answer:

d. The processing of genetic information to form a functional protein