Gene expression can be controlled at any of a number of points along the molecular pathway from DNA to protein, including DNA or chromatin structure, transcription, mRNA processing, RNA stability, translation, and posttranslational modification.
-Why is transcription a particularly important level of gene regulation in both bacteria and eukaryotes?

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The Answer is Because it is the first step in the process of information transfer from DNA to protein. For cellular efficiency, gene expression is often regulated early in the process of protein production.

Gene Expression Can Be Controlled at Any of a Number