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Explain the Difference Between Structural and Regulatory Genes

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Explain the difference between structural and regulatory genes. What is the role of regulatory genes in creating variation between related species?


Definitions:

DNA Polymerase

An enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of DNA strands from deoxyribonucleotides, using an existing DNA strand as a template.

Gene Therapy

A medical technique that modifies or manipulates genes in an individual's cells to treat or prevent disease.

Allergic

Pertaining to or suffering from allergies, a condition where the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance.

Mutating

The process of undergoing changes in the genetic sequence, leading to variations in the genetic makeup of organisms.

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