When we say a gene is expressing itself, what does "gene expression" mean in relation to protein synthesis?’
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Gene expression is the conversion of DNA information into a functional protein. This means that after the DNA replication, transcription, and translation, the DNA is now arranged in a specific sequence, which is now ready to be expressed. This gene expression contains the code needed for protein synthesis. The codes are specific and vary depending on the order or code of the genes.