AP TEST PREP: Unit 6

👻 UNIT 6: Gene Expression and Regulation

This unit describes how a gene becomes a protein and the regulations that are in place for these processes. Transcription and translation are both discussed in detail. The regulation of genes is essential to the conservation of energy in all organisms, and the process can be quite complex. Lastly, mutations and biotechnology are discussed

🎥 Watch these videos:

• DNA Replication, Transcription, and Translation: A full review of the major processes from unit 6

• Gene Expression, Cell Specialization, and Mutations: A review of how genes are regulated and how this process can be disrupted

• Biotechnology: An overview of the main methods of biotechnology tested on the AP exam

📰 Check out these articles and Fiveable study guides:

• Gene Expression and Regulation (Khan Academy)

• DNA and RNA Structure

• Replication

• Transcription and RNA Processing

• Translation

• Regulation of Gene Expression

• Gene Expression and Cell Specialization

• Mutations

• Biotechnology

Practice:

• Work through this POGIL on Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes

If you have more time or want to dig deeper:

• 💎 Check out the FRQ checkpoint for Unit 6 in AP Classroom

• ➽ Can you answer these questions about gene regulation? Take this quiz!